Deckhand (Rotation 3:1) – 60m Expedition / Scientific Research MY – Australia, NZ, PNG & Indo

Are you an Australian or New Zealand based deckhand interested in joining an expedition yacht on a 3:1 rotation?

Position Snapshot
• Private & Scientific research focus
• Australia based (open to candidates in NZ or Aus)
• Start: ASAP

Rotational Position, 3 months ON, 1 Month OFF + 4 weeks annual leave on top.

A very high profile 60m Expedition superyacht is on the search for a Deckhand to join their unique program & team for some upcoming guest trips with occasional research. The vessel is used for a mixture of private owner trips and occasional scientific research (TBC). Past science trips include: deep trench dives in the Indian Ocean & ocean bed discovery missions in PNG. The Deckhand must be competent on deck, can drive tenders, preferably have hands on experience with maintenance. Previous superyacht experience is not necessary but time in other 'hands on' expedition style programs will be looked on favorably. Must be professional in approach and understand the hospitality side of working on high profile superyachts. Lots of action in this role for the right candidate.

The deckhand will join the vessel in NZ before heading to Western Australia in the middle of the year.

The Ideal Candidate
• Deckhand Experience yachts or commercial
• Tender Driving Experience
• Interested in Ocean Conservation
• Looking for off the beaten track exploration
• Master 5 / yachtmaster or PBL2 also ok
• Can work within an ISM framework
• Hands on, maintenance skills
• Work rights for Australia
• STCW / seafarer medical / valid passport

Salary: $80,000 AUD / Year (TRP)

Start: ASAP

Note: Local male candidates in NZ or Aus only (for joining ease and cabin arrangements)