Chief Engineer (Australian Sponsorship) – 50m Private MY-Sydney Based
- Category:
- Engineering Jobs
- Position:
- Chief Engineer
- Salary:
- $18,000 AUD / month
- Location:
- Sydney, Australia
- Start date:
- when found
- Job posted:
- December 9, 2025
Are you a foreign Y4/Y3 looking for a sponsorship option in Australia?
Position Snapshot
• $18,000 AUD / month DOE, TRP
• Sydney Based
• Rare Australian Sponsorship Opportunity
• 90% land based role in Sydney
• Live onboard or ashore
• Non rotation role (but regular land based working hours)
A high profile 50m private M/Y is offering a rare sponsorship for a foreign engineer to work and live in Australia, ongoing.
The vessel spends 90% of the year based in Sydney and would suit an engineer looking for a semi land-based superyacht position on a reputable program, with a healthy budget & solid crew.
The chief engineer will have a stack of engineering support with a 2nd eng and engineer / captain to assist with ongoing maintenance.
The vessel is a low to moderate use mostly consisting of day or weekend guest trips.
In the Australian winter the boss disappears to a larger European based Superyacht leaving the Australian yacht to undergo a yard and maintenance period.
The ideal chief engineer will have previous superyacht experience, hold a minimum of a Y4, seafarer medical, STCW and be looking for a long-term commitment to working in Australia.
Start Date: Immediate
Work Experience Requirements:
All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht.
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