Bosun / Relief Chief Officer 45m Private MY – Sydney / Pacific

Are you a Bosun looking for career progression in Australia?

Are you wishing to build on both your MCA & AMSA tickets?

Position Snapshot
• Sydney based (9-10 months) Pacific/Whitsundays (2-3 months)
• Salary: Excellent 6 figure (AUD) + benefits (guide on application)
• Start: ASAP or January -February 2026

A unique opportunity has become available for an experienced Bosun to go semi shore based in Sydney with one of Australia’s premier families.
The Bosun will run a small deck team and will occasionally step up to relieve as first officer.
The vessel operates a large chase tender and the bosun should have excellent vessel handling skills.
The yacht has a training program in place and will offer (over time with commitment)
• Ticket progression to Master 4
• Mentoring in Bridge / ISM
• Docking / driving of the 45m
The Bosun should be extremely professional and have time in similar professional programs overseas or within Australia.
As the vessel is based in Sydney the crew are required to live ashore when not cruising with guests.
The position could suit a returning Bosun from overseas looking to establish themselves ashore in Sydney
Vessel will consider the right candidate worldwide

The Ideal Bosun
• 3-5 years’ experience on Superyachts
• Master 200gt or master 5 minimum
• Tender Driving experience
• Time in Europe Favourable
• Can effectively run a small deck team
• Looking for career progression (tickets & responsibility)
• Longevity in previous roles
• Can undergo a thorough background check
• Full working rights for Australia

Start: ASAP or January -February 2026

Salary: Excellent 6 figure (AUD) + benefits (guide on application)