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.