Master 5 Skipper - Casual or Full Time

MASTER CLASS 5 / MED 2 

VESSEL MANAGER & SKIPPER
Blue Destiny Boat Charters located in Fremantle Western Australia is looking for suitably qualified and experienced commercial skipper to drive our 20m charter vessel as a Full Time skipper.
We offer dive and snorkel charters to Rottnest Island as well as Swan River and ocean cruises throughout the busy charter season.
We are looking for staff that are great with customer service, love working on the water, and enjoy leading a team of passionate crew. You must have pride in your work, and show a dedication to putting the customer safety and enjoyment first, and ensuring every day out on the water is a fantastic experience for our guests. 

Your duties will include (a comprehensive induction and training program is provided on-board);

• Driving the vessel safely, in accordance with AMSA and company policies/safety management system
• Delivering high end customer service, with a view to creating repeat customer bookings
• Operating the vessel and passengers safely, in accordance with AMSA and company policies/safety management system.
• Mechanically planning and maintaining the vessel. 
• Providing leadership and training to the crew, and helping to drive improvements across the board.
• Liaising with the Managing Director and discussing any issues/resolving issues as they occur.
• Liaising with clients and being the ‘face’ of the vessel whilst working on board.
• Overseeing the safety of all passengers and crew on-board the vessel.
• Working in a small team whilst providing full coverage of the vessel.
• Regular training and safety drills with crew.

Our vessel Blue Destiny is a 20m (68ft) Catamaran, and is one of the premier charter boat’s operating in Perth waters. We value our reputation for excellence in customer service, and that reputation can only be maintained with a high calibre of staff. We are constantly striving to improve professionalism and safety on the water.

Essential qualifications are;

• Master class 5 and MED 2
• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
• O2 provider
• Marine Radio Operators Certificate
• Elements of Shipboard Safety
• Experience driving charter vessels 
• Australian resident
   

Ideal qualifications/experience include;

• PADI Dive professional
• Driving dive and snorkel charters
• Good mechanical knowledge

The ideal candidate will be flexible, friendly, work weekends, believe in equal opportunity in the marine tourism industry and be willing to deliver quality customer service to our clients. 

This position is a casual position with a view to become a Full Time position, primarily operating as the Full Time Vessel Skipper. Over the summer period the vessel operates anywhere between 3-7 days a week. We want to build a dedicated crew of professionals to continue to grow our business. We pay above award rates, and offer opportunities to develop your career on the water or within the dive industry.

Please provide a cover letter addressing your experience and demonstrating you hold the essential qualifications. Applications without a cover letter demonstrating the above will not be considered.