Deckhand: Maritime Guest Experience & Safety

Nearheal; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on travel

Career progression

Study assistance policy

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Purchased leave

Merchandise discounts

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond

Job summary

Island Connections NT, part of Journey Beyond, is seeking a motivated Deckhand to join our team aboard high-speed vessels operating between Darwin, Mandorah and Tiwi Islands. In this casual role you'll assist with guest services, line handling, stock, and vessel presentation to ensure safe, memorable journeys.

You’ll be hands-on, safety-focused, and ready to work outdoors with a friendly, professional manner.

Qualifications

• Elements of Shipboard Safety.
• OchreCard (Working with Children Check) or equivalent clearance.
• First Aid & CPR (highly regarded).
• 1+ years of customer service & cash-handling experience.
• Sound knowledge of the region, vessels and rope handling.
• Minimum 6 months sea time (highly regarded).
• Basic computer skills and stock control experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, assist with luggage and enquiries, and communicate service updates.
• Sell ferry tickets, beverages and onboard products; identify upsell opportunities.
• Assist with safe arrivals and departures; handle lines and secure gangways under direction.
• Inspect ropes and deck equipment; report defects promptly.
• Keep vessel and crew areas clean, organized and ready for service.
• Maintain onboard stock; rotate products and complete stocktakes.
• Handle cash, tickets and freight accurately per procedures.
• Complete logs, checklists, and timesheets on time.
• Support safety procedures and maritime workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Shipboard Safety

OchreCard

First Aid CPR

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Rope Handling

Sea Time

Stock Control

Computer Skills

Education

Industry safety basics or maritime training

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Island Connections NT, part of Journey Beyond, is seeking a motivated Deckhand to join our team aboard high-speed vessels operating between Darwin, Mandorah and Tiwi Islands. In this casual role you'll assist with guest services, line handling, stock, and vessel presentation to ensure safe, memorable journeys.

You’ll be hands-on, safety-focused, and ready to work outdoors with a friendly, professional manner.