Commercial skippers, Sydney Harbour

Marine HQ; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine HQ in Sydney is building a bench of on-call commercial skippers for the harbour's events season. Start date from early November 2026, with work typically in four-hour event blocks or private charters aboard a commercial passenger vessel.

Casual, as needed, with more shifts during the summer when more vessels come on line. Applicants must hold current commercial skipper qualification for passenger vessels on Sydney Harbour and be able to take short-notice work (ideally 24-hour turnaround).

Qualifications

• Must hold current commercial skipper qualification for passenger vessels on Sydney Harbour.
• Able to take short-notice work, ideally with 24-hour turnaround.
• Professional, presentable and good with guests.

Responsibilities

• Work is mostly four-hour event and private charter blocks on a commercial passenger vessel.
• Occasional vessel moves when required.
• Casual, as needed, with more work during summer as vessels come on.

Skills

Short-notice availability

Professional demeanor

On-call / event readiness

Education

Commercial skipper qualification for passenger vessels on Sydney Harbour

Job description

We are building a bench of commercial skippers we can call on in Sydney, from early November 2026. Work is mostly four-hour event and private charter blocks on a commercial passenger vessel, plus the occasional vessel move. Casual, as needed, with more work expected over summer as further commercial vessels come on.

What we are looking for

• Current commercial skipper qualification for passenger vessels on Sydney Harbour


• Able to take short-notice work, ideally with 24-hour turnaround


• Happy to be a preferred skipper or a back-up who learns the boat


• Professional, presentable and good with guests