Deckhand 44m Private Motor Yacht- Sydney & Pacific

Are you an experienced deckhand looking to advance your career in Australia?

Do have solid tender driving experience and able to take direction?

A high profile 44m private superyacht is on the search for an experienced deckhand to join their team of 10

The yacht operates a diverse program spending time in summer in both Sydney and Pittwater. Over Winter the yacht may venture further afield travelling to the Great Barrier reef or onto islands around the Pacific

There is an extremely high standard aboard this yacht and the deckhand must be clean cut and presentable at all times.

There is an excellent crew dynamic on board and candidates that can contribute to a happy, positive and professional work environment will be highly regarded.

While the position will involve the usual deckhand duties, the deckhand will also be mentored and trained in more senior responsibilities including bridge watches, anchoring, navigation, seamanship, crane operations, drills and big boat handling.

This is a terrific opportunity to advance your career and training, gaining experience that will catapult you into a senior deck or bosun position

The successful candidate will have:

• power boat level 2 or higher, NSW boat license
• STCW, ENG 1, or AMSA Medical
• Excellent tender driving experience. Experience driving jet boats and jet skis
• Positive attitude and keen to listen and learn
• Some bridge watch experience
• Experience with docking and lines
• A genuine love for Water sports, fishing and the ocean. Dive qualifications will be a bonus.
• High attention to detail
• Full work rights for Australia
• Longevity in previous positions
• The ability to live ashore in Sydney

This is a live ashore role and candidates must have their own accommodation here in Sydney

The yacht operates two deckhands who share the duties, working under an experienced Bosun and Chief officer

Itinerary: Sydney, Pittwater and potential East Coast or Pacific Island Cruising (in winter periods)

Salary: Above Australian industry standard and negotiable to secure the right candidate

Start: flexible, immediate for the right candidate or early/mid-January for candidates who needs to give notice

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your deck career while also maintaining a shore-based existence.

The yacht will also consider solid candidates currently overseas, looking to return Sydney, however candidates located close for interviews will be highly regarded.