AddressTHE GROUP
Our suite of iconic tourism brands stretches across Australia’s beautiful coastline and deep into the heart of our continent’s rich landscape. We own and operate Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions (The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland), Rottnest Express, Cruise Whitsundays, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Outback Spirit, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney and Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures.
THE BUSINESS
Cruise Whitsundays is an award winning, innovative, and experienced maritime operator, based in Airlie Beach. Our experiences include day and overnight tours throughout the Whitsundays, as well as resort connection services. We are proud to offer Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, on The Great Barrier Reef and exclusive Reefsleep experience at Reefworld moored offshore at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently on the hunt for Casual & Permanent Full Time Vessel Masters who hold AMSA Master <45m NC with corresponding Marine Engine Driver Tickets. To create and deliver the highest standard for vessel safety and compliance, vessel handling, crew management and hospitality service. We want you to be a brand ambassador of the incredible experiences we bring to life.
We have dynamic opportunities across the Cruise Whitsundays fleet as a respected and valued Vessel Master. Provide support across all products including Camira Sailing, Great Barrier Reef Adventure, Whitehaven Beach to Resort Connections! Your primary job is the safe and efficient operation of our fleet, whilst ensuring outstanding crew performance and importantly that each and every guest has an experience of a lifetime! Together with your team, you will share special places and create lasting memories.
Your days might include:
- Showing a commitment to our luxury brand going above and beyond to ensure a great guest experience.
- Management and safe operation of the vessel;
- Delivery of leadership and guidance to the crew enabling their professional motivation and growth;
- Overseeing the delivery of exceptional guest experiences on product;
- Maintaining a safety management system and completing the necessary documentation;
- Conducting risk assessments and introducing practical safety measures;
- Compliance of all vessel, training and permit requirements on-board; and
- Maintaining all vessel records to the appropriate standard (logs, maintenance etc.).
THE CANDIDATE
Who you are is important to us – we want you to be yourself, genuine, personable and be able to demonstrate your maritime skills to the highest standards. You will have an energy that’s dynamic, having fun when you work – your smile will say it all!
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be passionate about the marine industry with a real commitment to delivering the best standards;
- Know your stuff, have extensive high-speed commercial vessel handling skills experience and be recognised for your leadership capabilities in crew management;
- Proven working knowledge on conducting safety drills;
- Ability to manage time and have strong organisational skills;
- Have an energy that’s dynamic and you have fun when you work – your smile will say it all.
Requirements
- Minimum Master<24m NC and Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 (MED3);
- Master <45 NC and Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 is highly desirable;
- Sailing Experience is highly desirable;
- QLD Responsible Service of Alcohol;
- Working with Children's Check (Blue Card);
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID015 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Apply Basic Oxygen.
Benefits
- WHV 6 Month Work Limitation Exemption;
- Generous Travel discounts;
- 50% off at the Cruise Café & Bar;
- 50% off Bar onboard Vessels;
- Free Public Transport;
- Study assistance Policy;
- Private Health discounts;
- Employee Assistance program;
- Lifestyle Roster;
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise.
Are you ready to join us? Accepting applications as and when they come in.
We are currently only considering applications of those currently residing in Australia with working rights.
