Lead Deckhand 45m Private Motor Yacht- Sydney & Pacific Apply Now

Are you an experienced deckhand looking to work within a very professional team?

Do have solid tender driving experience, looking to progress tickets?

Position Snapshot

• Excellent Salary (above industry standard)
• Training budget for crew offering commitment
• Room for career / skill progression

A high profile 45m 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 Sydney and Pittwater roughly 9-10 months / year with 2 months around the Pacific Islands (Fiji, Tahiti, New Caledonia)  or Whitsunday area.

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 bosun position

The successful candidate will have…..

• power boat level 2 or Coxswains or higher
• 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, NZ,  Pittwater, East Coast or South Pacific Island Cruising

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

Start: flexible, can trial immediately for the right candidate

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