Summary
Deckhand- 40m Private MY- Sydney Based
Are you an experienced Sydney deckhand looking for career progression?
Are you after something offering little standby and terrific life balance?
Position Snapshot
• Sydney based (12 months)
• Averaging 14 weeks guest use / year
• Mostly working Monday to Friday
• Live ashore
A very high profile 40m private MY is on the search for an experienced deckhand to join their team of 7.
The vessel is used every 2-3 months for a 2-week trip , when the owner is in town from their overseas residence.
Any extended trips over the December / January period, crew are usually rotated out every 2nd week.
The deckhand will work under an experienced 1st officer and will occasionally step up to relieve on extended trips.
The deckhand will gain experience on a variety of tenders and be involved in the full scope of deck operations.
The yacht is also happy to sign off OOW competencies or other relevant task books
As the owner resides overseas, vessel trips are known well in advance and therefore very little standby is required, allowing crew to plan their lives ashore.
The Ideal Candidate
• 1-year minimum superyacht experience
• Time in Europe / US favourable
• PBL2 or Coxswain (master 5 or yachtmaster advantageous)
• professional and career minded
• Tender driving experience
• Can step up to a senior role on occasion
• Looking to progress tickets and training
• Full working rights for Australia
• Own accommodation ashore
Salary: Excellent (discussed on application) AUD + Super
Start: Flexible, when right candidate found
