Chief Officer/1st Mate in Australia

Summary

1^st Mate- 40m Private SY – Australia, NZ,  Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomons

Are you an experienced sail yacht professional interested in an epic Pacific Itinerary?

Do you have working rights / visa to join in Australia?

Position Snapshot

·        Start: When found

·        Salary: $110,000 AUD + Super DOE

·        Watersports & Sailing focus

A well established 40m Private SY is on the search for a 1^st mate to join their professional team.

The yacht operates with 7 crew when cruising offshore with an extensive Pacific cruising schedule planned for 2025 including Australia, NZ, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu & Solomon Islands.

The vessel also operates an interesting watersports program and any experience in diving, spearfishing, fishing or wing boarding would be well received.

The 1^st mate should have a strong sailing background and can also assist with basic engineering / maintenance, supporting the chief engineer on occasion  

Step-up candidates also welcome to apply as training will be provided by longstanding captain being mentored into 2^nd in command position

The Ideal Candidate

·        Yachtmaster or Equivalent

·        STCW

·        Strong sailing background

·        Experience/interest in watersports

·        Enjoys an active crew environment

·        Keen for a cruising / travelling program

·        Live onboard

·        Can support the captain and act as backup

·        Confident watchkeeper

·        Work rights in Australia/NZ

Start: When found

Salary: $110,000 AUD + Super DOE