Are you a yacht stewardess located in Australia with a minimum of a season’s experience?
Are you interested in joining a fun crew and cruising the East Coast of Australia?
Position Snapshot
The yacht operates both Private & Charters and has a mixture of both high and low guest numbers pending the type of trip.
The vessel will be cruising Sydney for the remainder of Summer before heading to the Gold Coast, Whitsundays & Far North QLD
Plenty of time between guest trips for turnarounds and crew down time
The position is live onboard and the vessel has the ability to trial someone (on freelance rates) over a guest trip to ensure it is a good fit for all parties.
The 2nd stewardess should be looking to offer a firm commitment to the program
Working under an experienced chief stewardess, the 2nd stew should be a terrific backup in both service and housekeeping, with a keenness to learn and a positive ‘can do’ personality.
The stewardess should be looking to be an active and social crew member who can emulate the good crew vibes onboard
*Candidates available from Sydney for daywork/trials will be highly considered
The Ideal Candidate
Start: When found, starting with Temp work as a trial
Salary: Up to $78,000 AUD TRP (DOE)
Are you a well-presented deckhand looking to advance your career in Australia?
Are you interested in building your tender driving experience and able to take direction?
A high profile 45m private superyacht is on the search for a deckhand to join their team of 10
The yacht operates a diverse program spending time in summer in both Sydney and Pittwater. Over Winter the yacht will venture further afield travelling to the Great Barrier reef or onto the islands around the Pacific (Fiji or Tahiti)
There is an extremely high standard aboard this yacht and the deckhand must be clean cut and presentable at all times.
There is an excellent crew dynamic on board and candidates that can contribute to a happy, positive and professional work environment will be highly regarded.
While the position will involve the usual deckhand duties, the deckhand will also be mentored and trained in more senior responsibilities including bridge watches, anchoring, navigation, seamanship, crane operations, drills and big boat handling.
This is a terrific opportunity to advance your career and training, gaining experience that will catapult you into a senior deck or bosun position
The successful candidate
Itinerary: Sydney, Pittwater and East Coast or Pacific Cruising (in winter periods)
Salary: Above Australian industry standard and negotiable to secure the right candidate
Start: flexible, immediate for the right candidate
Conditions– Live ashore role (when not cruising)
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your deck career while also maintaining a shore-based existence.
candidates located close to Sydney for interviews will be highly regarded.
Are you a culinary trained yacht chef interested in an attractive South Pacific program?
Are you an Aus/NZ passport holder or posses a working visa for Aus/NZ?
Position Snapshot:
A high profile 50m private / charter MY is on the search for a Michelin star level head chef to join their program on their South Pacific Island itinerary.
The vessel will undertake a series of both owner trips and high end charters around the South Pacific Islands for the foreseeable future.
The Head chef will have a Sous Chef / Crew chef at their disposal for all busy charter and owners trips
Note: The vessel will consider candidates world wide however chef candidates with a valid working visa for Australia / NZ will be given priority, due to cruising grounds
The particulars
Salary range: US$110,400 p/a – negotiable for the right candidate
Leave: 90 days with air fares
Bonus: after 2yrs employment and annual Christmas bonus
Itinerary: Solomon Islands, Fiji, Australia – onward world cruising
Charter and Owner use – share of all gratuities – typically 4 charters per season
Shared Cabin – Male preferred but will consider female
Non smoker only
Qualifications: Must have ENG1 – STCW and relevant culinary qualifications
Training: Attractive training package (outside of leave) with personal input from the owner
Medical and Dental Insurance Cover – Worldwide
The ideal candidate will have previous superyacht experience , a strong restaurant background and have a visa for Aus / Pacific
Are you a stewardess or house manager looking for a coastal / leaf change?
Are you wanting to progress your career whilst living in an amazing beach & rural lifestyle setting?
Position Snapshot
Location: Narooma, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time
Commencement Date: Flexible, Immediate start is preferrable
Salary: $130,000-$140,000 AUD / year (negotiable for excellent experience)
**Open to candidates interested in relocating **
Currently seeking a reliable, organised, and integral House Manager/ Interior Property Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day operations of a few private residence/s in Narooma, NSW.
Narooma is an up & coming coastal town on the NSW South Coast, with pristine surf beaches, acclaimed eatery’s and epic mountain bike trails, where the rural green meets the coastal blue
The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining well-presented houses in a welcoming and organised environment. The role is varied and diverse and includes looking after the properties, animals and vegetable garden. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and enjoys working both indoors and outdoors plus thrives on task variety, multi-tasking and managing a range of tasks within working hours.
The House Manager will manage a team of 2 and will also work closely with the exterior manager, farm hands and other core principal stakeholders including the EA.
This is largely a non-guest in managerial position as the owner largely looks after themselves when in residence and the House Manager is not required to perform service or concierge duties but should be on standby for any property issues that may arise
Replacing the house manager of several years, the HM will inherit pre built interior procedures, checklists and interior guides
Core days are Monday to Friday with the possibility of afterhours if needing to tend to an issue
Open to candidates relocating and can temporarily assist with sourcing accommodation until the house manager is able to find a suitable rental (live out role)
Key Responsibilities
About You
Start: When the right candidate is found
Salary: $130,000-$140,000 AUD / Year (open to negotiation for very experienced candidates)
**Will consider candidates Australia wide open to relocations**
Are you a culinary trained chef with a very impressive restaurant background?
Are you looking for a rare rotation Sous chef role?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 70m private MY that cruises extensively in the Southern Hemisphere is on the search for a highly professional Sous Chef to join their team.
The chef will ideally come from a very extensive restaurant background, in establishments that are well renowned or holding Michelin stars.
Superyacht experience is advantageous but not essential as all training will be provided.
The Sous chef will look after the crew’s food but will also assist the head chef in the guests culinary requirements and should be able to bring an added dimension & flair to the overall strength of the galley.
The vessel will cruise parts of Asia and towards the Seychelles for 2026
Candidates who hail from Australia, New Zealand , Asia regions will be highly considered but happy to fly candidates worldwide
The Ideal Sous Chef
Rotation: 2 Months ON / OFF + flights
Salary: $5500-6500 US (recruiter guide only, TBC by the yacht)
Start: Mid-February
Are you an experienced team interested in a South Pacific based expedition yacht?
Are you active on the water, with surfing, diving, fishing, other?
Position Snapshot
A rare couple’s opportunity has become available on a 32m Expedition yacht that is based between Australia (QLD) & the South Pacific Islands.
The vessel is used for private use only and the itinerary will span from Aus, Fiji, Vanuatu , Tonga in 2026 and into Micronesia in 2027
About the Mate/ Engineer
Will support the captain in both deck & engineering, spanning from bridge watches , tender driving to engine room maintenance, pre departure checks, troubleshooting technical issues and managing yard projects.
About the Cook/Stew
More galley focused than interior, the stew /cook will largely be responsible for providing family style meals to the guests and crew onboard.
About the Yacht
Expedition style, will focus on off the beaten track cruising and very active in watersports adventures including surfing , diving, fitness ect (an interest in these areas would be helpful)
The vessels adopts a hands on approach where everyone pitches in across departments to ensure the functioning of the yacht and that guest trips are truly memorable
The Ideal Candidates
An established team with a few years’ experience on Superyachts. Preferably at least one of the candidates would have working rights in Aus/NZ and open to sponsoring the partner
The Package
Mate/Engineer: $110,000-$130,000 AUD / Year DOE
Cook/Stew: $100,000 AUD / year DOE
30 days annual leave
Start: Late February / Early March
UPDATE
**** Position temporarily on hold but taking expressions of interest****
Are you an experience stewardess or property manager to looking for that rare QLD based management position?
Are you seeking a senior role with terrific opportunities for career progression?
Position Snapshot
The Company
Responsible for the management and administration of the personal assets of a dynamic, inspired and thoughtful Brisbane-based family. These assets cover significant financial investments and a vast portfolio of real property – all of which are aligned with the long-term strategy of the family – helping to drive a constructive and sustainable impact across the environment, economy and / or society.
The Role
You will be reporting directly to the Principals of the family and responsible for the management of a portfolio of seven property assets that cover suburban residential Brisbane, Sunshine Coast Hinterland and coastal Noosa. Management of the properties will require liasing with staff members, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure each property is impeccably presented and available as required – either for paid guests or for the family’s use.
You will be responsible for recruiting and managing the team, which will likely include cleaners and gardeners, all of whom will be working across the properties on a full-time basis.
Working to a budget, you will need to implement scheduling of staff to ensure the properties are maintained to the highest level of cleanliness and presentation, whilst the 3.5ha extensive gardens of the 25ha hinterland properties are impeccably kept.
You will be travelling between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast regularly to ensure the team is on track and delivering to the outcomes required.
About You
You will require exceptional management and interpersonal skills, ensuring you communicate with the utmost respect to anyone you are engaging with, as this not only reflects on you, but also the family.
You constantly strive to excel in what you do and exceed expectations, taking initiative and being proactive where you see an opportunity to do so.
You are also prepared to get stuck in and be hands-on when required.
You have seen how great hospitality teams are structured and perform and can provide direction and management to ensure excellence is reached in a sustainable and repeatable manner.
You are level-headed and can absorb changing schedules and plans, ensuring the end result of great hospitality is achieved no matter how many times things may have changed to get there.
You are a self-starter, thriving in an autonomous environment amongst a small team. Having been given strategic direction and clear KPIs, you can run with your day-to-day work without needing close management or input, yet you welcome the opportunity to receive feedback when available.
Having a familiarity with technology, you can maintain documentation and recordkeeping in a digital environment and keep the utmost discretion and privacy in everything you do.
Your Background and Qualities
This is a live ashore position and the ideal candidate will be based in the Brisbane to Sunshine Coast region, can work remotely, travelling between properties as required. Higher percentage of onsite located in Brisbane / Hinterland region
A car is provided or open to travel cost reimbursements
Open to candidates looking to relocate but candidates already established in the region will be highly considered
Start: Flexible (when found)
Salary: Excellent salary, inline with Mid- to High level candidates with experience. (discussed on application)
Are you a stewardess who enjoys front of house/service?
Are you looking for a land-based lifestyle?
Position Snapshot
Sydney based (9 -10 months), winters in Whitsundays or Pacific Islands
Big budget / Excellent Salaries
MYS Superyacht Crew are on the search for a stewardess for a high calibre 45m private MY and its crew of 10.
The yacht operates with a full-time interior of 3 + casuals for larger events, with duties shared across both service and housekeeping.
There is a fun and professional crew dynamic on-board this yacht and the successful candidate must be active, energetic and serious about developing their service skills in the interior
Someone who enjoys a good team environment is paramount & possessing an excellent fun attitude!
The yacht is open to expressions of interest from the enthusiastic mid-level stewardess to the experienced 2nd / chief who has come off larger yachts overseas, looking for more land base living
Salary will be matched accordingly to the candidate’s level of experience.
Being based in Sydney for most of the year , the vessel offers a terrific work life balance, operating at core 5 day working weeks and causals to cover busy periods in Summer.
Itinerary
Based in the heart of the city, the program will involve both short and extended trips around the Sydney Harbour and Pittwater regions. The yacht will occasionally travel further afield 1-2 times per year with the possibility of Whitsundays, Fiji/Tahiti or Pacific region.
Candidates should be ok with doing roughly 2-3 months away each year
The yacht will also consider applicants worldwide who are interested in relocating to Sydney
The Successful Candidate
stewardess experience on yachts, between 1-3 years + (open to all levels)
High standard of service and attention to detail
Impeccable self-presentation
STCW 95 and seafarer medical
Excellent Longevity with proven track record in previous roles.
Great communication skills, able to take direction & work within a small team.
Full work rights for Australia or New Zealand, own accommodation in Sydney
Salary: Excellent & Above industry standard, negotiable on experience and paid in Australian dollars + Superannuation (discussed on application)
Start Date: When Found
Join Location: Sydney
Conditions: Live ashore in Sydney, live onboard only when cruising
Are you a deckhand currently in Australia / New Zealand?
Do you have skills in Fishing or Diving?
Position Snapshot
A high profile 40m Private MY is currently on the search for an enthusiastic and dedicated deckhand to join their team.
The vessel operates along the West Coast of Australia for private trips, that often include a diving and fishing focus.
The Yacht operates a very professional team and the position would suit a deckhand who is serious about progressing both skills and tickets.
The position is live onboard, with preference to candidates that could join from Australia / NZ region.
Preferably male candidates, due to cabins.
Itinerary will range from Perth to the Kimberley and in-between on the West Coast
The Ideal Candidate
Start: ASAP
Salary: $83,500 (including Super)
Are you an experienced superyacht chief stewardess interested in an amazing lifestyle opportunity with a Gold Coast home base?
Are you interested in being paid in $USD while working within Australia?
Position Snapshot
A high profile Private MY that maintains a permanent base on the Gold Coast is on the search for an experienced chief stewardess to join their fun and professional team.
The vessel is likely to embark on short trips in 2026, with possibilities for Whitsundays, Fiji or NZ but will always return to the Gold Coast as home port or between trips.
Most of the year the vessel will reside on the Gold Coast
The Chief Stew works closely with the head chef and owners PA’s to help deliver a memorable experience for the owner and occasional guests (low guest numbers)
The chief stewardess will largely have autonomy in the role to own their own department.
Relaxed crew environment onboard but with a high standard of professionalism with an owner who also enjoys being social with the crew on occasion.
The vessel is open to flying the right candidate abroad and may consider a long-term sponsorship option for foreign candidates
The Ideal Candidate
Cabins: Shared with 2nd stew
Leave: Industry standard + accrued time off (non rotational)
Start: 1st Feb
Salary: USD $5,500–$7,000/month (DOE) + leave + return flights
Location: Gold Coast
