UPDATE
**** Position temporarily on hold but taking expressions of interest****
Are you an experience stewardess or property manager to looking for that rare QLD based management position?
Are you seeking a senior role with terrific opportunities for career progression?
Position Snapshot
The Company
Responsible for the management and administration of the personal assets of a dynamic, inspired and thoughtful Brisbane-based family. These assets cover significant financial investments and a vast portfolio of real property – all of which are aligned with the long-term strategy of the family – helping to drive a constructive and sustainable impact across the environment, economy and / or society.
The Role
You will be reporting directly to the Principals of the family and responsible for the management of a portfolio of seven property assets that cover suburban residential Brisbane, Sunshine Coast Hinterland and coastal Noosa. Management of the properties will require liasing with staff members, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure each property is impeccably presented and available as required – either for paid guests or for the family’s use.
You will be responsible for recruiting and managing the team, which will likely include cleaners and gardeners, all of whom will be working across the properties on a full-time basis.
Working to a budget, you will need to implement scheduling of staff to ensure the properties are maintained to the highest level of cleanliness and presentation, whilst the 3.5ha extensive gardens of the 25ha hinterland properties are impeccably kept.
You will be travelling between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast regularly to ensure the team is on track and delivering to the outcomes required.
About You
You will require exceptional management and interpersonal skills, ensuring you communicate with the utmost respect to anyone you are engaging with, as this not only reflects on you, but also the family.
You constantly strive to excel in what you do and exceed expectations, taking initiative and being proactive where you see an opportunity to do so.
You are also prepared to get stuck in and be hands-on when required.
You have seen how great hospitality teams are structured and perform and can provide direction and management to ensure excellence is reached in a sustainable and repeatable manner.
You are level-headed and can absorb changing schedules and plans, ensuring the end result of great hospitality is achieved no matter how many times things may have changed to get there.
You are a self-starter, thriving in an autonomous environment amongst a small team. Having been given strategic direction and clear KPIs, you can run with your day-to-day work without needing close management or input, yet you welcome the opportunity to receive feedback when available.
Having a familiarity with technology, you can maintain documentation and recordkeeping in a digital environment and keep the utmost discretion and privacy in everything you do.
Your Background and Qualities
This is a live ashore position and the ideal candidate will be based in the Brisbane to Sunshine Coast region, can work remotely, travelling between properties as required. Higher percentage of onsite located in Brisbane / Hinterland region
A car is provided or open to travel cost reimbursements
Open to candidates looking to relocate but candidates already established in the region will be highly considered
Start: Flexible (when found)
Salary: Excellent salary, inline with Mid- to High level candidates with experience. (discussed on application)
Are you a stewardess who enjoys front of house/service?
Are you looking for a land-based lifestyle?
Position Snapshot
Sydney based (9 -10 months), winters in Whitsundays or Pacific Islands
Big budget / Excellent Salaries
MYS Superyacht Crew are on the search for a stewardess for a high calibre 45m private MY and its crew of 10.
The yacht operates with a full-time interior of 3 + casuals for larger events, with duties shared across both service and housekeeping.
There is a fun and professional crew dynamic on-board this yacht and the successful candidate must be active, energetic and serious about developing their service skills in the interior
Someone who enjoys a good team environment is paramount & possessing an excellent fun attitude!
The yacht is open to expressions of interest from the enthusiastic mid-level stewardess to the experienced 2nd / chief who has come off larger yachts overseas, looking for more land base living
Salary will be matched accordingly to the candidate’s level of experience.
Being based in Sydney for most of the year , the vessel offers a terrific work life balance, operating at core 5 day working weeks and causals to cover busy periods in Summer.
Itinerary
Based in the heart of the city, the program will involve both short and extended trips around the Sydney Harbour and Pittwater regions. The yacht will occasionally travel further afield 1-2 times per year with the possibility of Whitsundays, Fiji/Tahiti or Pacific region.
Candidates should be ok with doing roughly 2-3 months away each year
The yacht will also consider applicants worldwide who are interested in relocating to Sydney
The Successful Candidate
stewardess experience on yachts, between 1-3 years + (open to all levels)
High standard of service and attention to detail
Impeccable self-presentation
STCW 95 and seafarer medical
Excellent Longevity with proven track record in previous roles.
Great communication skills, able to take direction & work within a small team.
Full work rights for Australia or New Zealand, own accommodation in Sydney
Salary: Excellent & Above industry standard, negotiable on experience and paid in Australian dollars + Superannuation (discussed on application)
Start Date: When Found
Join Location: Sydney
Conditions: Live ashore in Sydney, live onboard only when cruising
Are you an experienced superyacht chief stewardess interested in an amazing lifestyle opportunity with a Gold Coast home base?
Are you interested in being paid in $USD while working within Australia?
Position Snapshot
A high profile Private MY that maintains a permanent base on the Gold Coast is on the search for an experienced chief stewardess to join their fun and professional team.
The vessel is likely to embark on short trips in 2026, with possibilities for Whitsundays, Fiji or NZ but will always return to the Gold Coast as home port or between trips.
Most of the year the vessel will reside on the Gold Coast
The Chief Stew works closely with the head chef and owners PA’s to help deliver a memorable experience for the owner and occasional guests (low guest numbers)
The chief stewardess will largely have autonomy in the role to own their own department.
Relaxed crew environment onboard but with a high standard of professionalism with an owner who also enjoys being social with the crew on occasion.
The vessel is open to flying the right candidate abroad and may consider a long-term sponsorship option for foreign candidates
The Ideal Candidate
Cabins: Shared with 2nd stew
Leave: Industry standard + accrued time off (non rotational)
Start: 1st Feb
Salary: USD $5,500–$7,000/month (DOE) + leave + return flights
Location: Gold Coast
*Live in Position* + International Travel
Location: Gold Coast based with national/international travel.
Terms: Full time permanent
Start: ASAP
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 AUD dependent on experience
We are seeking a skilled and organised individual to join our team as a nurse/personal assistant/light housekeeping. You will be responsible for providing a wide range of support to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This is a dynamic role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. You will be working alongside the current Personal Assistant/Registered Nurse to provide care and support for an elderly gentleman. Based mainly in the Gold Coast however travel is a large part of this role. The itinerary for this year so far is New Zealand at the end of January further travel TOC.
Position will also be based between superyacht & residence
Job description
Nursing tasks include:
Housekeeping/stewardess tasks include:
Personal assistant tasks include:
Benefits of position:
Requirements:
Are you a 2nd stewardess interested in cruising the remote top end of Australia?
Do you have a minimum of a season’s experience working on yachts?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 33m explorer yacht is on the search for a professional 2nd stewardess to join their team in January under a fulltime contract.
The vessel is owned by a lovely Australian family who use the vessel for remote cruising and who particularly enjoy the top end of Australia.
The vessel is used for private use only with the owners enjoying fishing, snorkeling and exploring in their chase tender.
The family is one of the best you will find and they maintain a terrific relationship with their crew who are encouraged to participate in crew activities and enjoy the locations the vessel visits
The 2nd stew will work under the guidance of the chief stew and will work across both service, housekeeping and occasionally assisting on deck
The position is live onboard, shared cabin with the chief stew.
This is a unique opportunity to get off the beaten track and tick off the top end of Australia from your bucket list
The Ideal Candidate
Start: 5th January
Salary: $65,000-$80,000 AUD + Super / Year DOE + 4 weeks annual, extra downtime at captain / owners discretion
Are you a house manager or experienced superyacht stewardess looking to be based in Melbourne?
Do you have a high attention to detail?
Position Snapshot
A HNW family is on the search for a house manager for their beautiful Melbourne property in Toorak.
The House Manager will oversee the full functioning of the residence and must be confident to organise trades and contractors.
The residence has a series of support staff coming / going from cleaners three times / week, gardeners, pool cleaners, vehicles servicemen & trades.
Tasks will also include shopping, receiving deliveries, maintenance schedules of appliances, pets, occasional food prep
The House Manager will still be required to do some basic housekeeping and laundry but all deep cleans/ detailing performed by the regular cleaners
The residence is comprised of 2 X adults with occasional family guests
The Ideal Candidate
Start: End of January / Start of February 2026
Salary: $100,000-$120,000 AUD / year DOE, PR
Working Week: 4 Day working week (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Frid)
Can’t find a fulltime Stewardess this Summer? This could be the reason why
Summer is here, yachts are in full swing and coming off a year of harsh lock downs and minimal international travel, owners are keen to use their yachts. But where are all the stewardesses?
The very simple answer …..Freelancing !
Gone are the days where stewardesses are gunning for fulltime positions onboard superyachts.
Once upon a time daywork was reserved for the keen ‘greeny’ frothing to get some experience, hoping it might lead to a permanent position.
Now, it is reserved for the experienced stewardess keen to share their time between both work and the beach (and getting paid top dollar for it)
But who can blame them… the freelance rate for a stewardess in Sydney harbour has gone through the roof !
We’d all prefer to hit the beach over summer and work when we want. And why wouldn’t you if your financially better off.
2-3 years ago the standard day rate in Australia was $250 / day , maybe $300 / day for someone experienced.
Now, girls are freelancing for upwards of $400-$500+ / day and over $1000 for the major events like NYE.
Captains & Engineers are scratching their heads wondering what happened to their salaries.
Decky’s are discreetly looking up stewardess fast track courses in their spare time.
Networks are flooded, with “we need a stew this weekend URGENTLY” “Can anyone recommend a stew” “ I need a Steeeeeewwwww !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Over 50% of the stewardess positions on yachts in Sydney harbour are now filled by freelancing stewardesses
How did this position turn into a role that is now only filled casually?
Here are a few reasons…
You pay for what you get. Owners need to be educated that if they want the best possible service, the same faces, the crew to live on constant standby ect… they have to pay for it
2020 has seen an influx of new yachts arrive into Australia to take up residence here. More yachts means more crew are needed and there just doesn’t seem enough crew (namely stewardesses) to go around
There is allot of in the hand transactions in the freelance market , or in the very least through an ABN where rates are paid in full
When demand is high, the price goes up … its simple business
Everyone would prefer to be at the beach than go to work
No finger pointing here but if yachts take care of their fulltime crew and meet their financial and lifestyle needs, they tend to keep them long term and fulltime
So how does the fulltime stewardess drought get fixed?
Short Answer…There needs to be a cultural shift back to making the fulltime stewardess position attractive again.
Otherwise rates will keep going up , the drought will get worse and the search to find that elusive stewardess will go on
