Captain 52’ Sail Catamaran- East Coast Australia (FIFO)

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Captain
Salary:
Day rate or on annual salary in AUD
Location:
Australia (East Coast)
Start date:
Flexible
Job posted:
September 9, 2025

Are you a sail yacht captain looking for a role with terrific flexibility?

Are you based on the east coast of Australia?

Position Snapshot
• 52’ Lagoon Sail Cat
• Fly in/out
• Low guests / low use


A unique lifestyle opportunity has become available for an experienced sailor to join a 52’ sail catamaran as captain.
The owner uses the vessel from Port Stephens to the Whitsundays and is open to keeping a permanent berth in Port Stephens, Gold Coast or the Whitsundays
The owner uses the vessel intermittently, sometimes by himself, sometimes with 1-2 guests.
Very relaxed cruising program and the captain should be a low-key personality who is personable and can respect the owners personal space.
The captain can fly in/out being present for deliveries, maintenance and all guest trips (terrific opportunity for a flexible work arrangement)
Wages can be on a day rate or on annual salary (flexible)
Additional casual / delivery crew for when on passage.
The position would suit a skilled sailor looking for a lifestyle role with a terrific and established yacht owner


The Ideal Candidate
• Experienced sailing captain
• Yachtmaster or AMSA equivalent
• East Coast sailing experience
• Basic engineering / troubleshooting skills
• Can work in with the owners schedule
• Is based on the East Coast of Aus
• Personable and mature minded
• Can work well without oversight
• Working rights in Australia


Start: Flexible, before summer


Salary: Day rate or on annual salary in AUD