1st Mate/Officer – 42m Private MY – Sydney (base) Whitsundays, South Pacific Islands

Category:
Deck Jobs, Shore Based Jobs
Positions:
Chief Officer, PA
Job posted:
March 10, 2025

Are you a Bosun or 1st Mate looking for a professional program with a home base?

Do you hold a yachtmaster (equivalent) or higher?

Position Snapshot

  1. Paid in Euro / Month DOE
  2. Yachtmaster / Master 5 minimum
  3. Superyacht experience essential

A high profile 42m private MY is on the search for a 1st mate to join their professional program

The yacht maintains a permanent base in Sydney for 8-9 months / year but travels out to the South Pacific Islands or Whitsundays

Foreign flagged the yacht is open to candidates with AMSA or MCA certification and is only used within a private capacity.

The vessel has a fun and professional crew who have done their time on superyachts overseas.

The 1st Mate will manage a deckhand (by example) while also acting as a good back up to the captain, assisting with navigation, bridge watches & the yachts administration tasks

The owners operate a big budget and the vessel is run appropriately always operating to a very high standard

The Ideal Candidate

  1. Bosun or Mate Experience on Superyachts
  2. Yachtmaster / Master 5 minimum
  3. High level of professionalism
  4. Navigation experience
  5. Good tender driving skills
  6. Knowledge of yacht maintenance and products
  7. Australian / NZ work rights
  8. Will offer a firm / long term commitment

Living Conditions: Onboard or Ashore (open to both)

Salary: Paid in Euro / Month DOE + 38 days leave + annual Flights + Full Medical

Start: between the 1-7th April

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.