Captain (Junior) 70’ Private MY – Sydney based

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Captain
Salary:
$10, 000 AUD / month
Location:
Sydney
Start date:
When Found
Job posted:
June 18, 2025

Are you a Captain or 1st Mate looking to step up to your first fulltime drive?

 

Are you based in Sydney with your own accommodation ashore?

 

Position Snapshot

Sydney based (all year round)
3 X day trips / month (average)
Multiple vessel program

A high-profile family is on the search for a captain looking for their 1st or 2nd permanent command.

The yacht is largely used for day trips (no overnighters) with the family in both Sydney harbour and Pittwater regions

 

The owner has multiple vessels ranging from 10m-39m (Sydney based) and the successful candidate will also offer support to the other programs when the 70’ is not in use.

 

As the vessels are based in Sydney, year-round the captain should have their own accommodation ashore in Sydney

 

The position is open to both first drive captains and captains with experience.

 

The captain will also be given the option to assist in coastal / interstate deliveries on the larger vessels

 

The Ideal Candidate

Superyacht experience
Drive time on large tenders or dayboats
Knowledge of Sydney harbour & Pittwater
High level of professionalism
Versatile allrounder, from washdowns to basic engineering
Master 5 or master 200gt (yachtmaster)
Working rights for Australia
Own accommodation ashore in Sydney

Start: ASAP

 

Salary: Depending on the captains experience (guide on application)

 

COC: Yachtmaster or Master 5