Deckhand — Waterfront Guest Service & Vessel Ops

Journey Beyond; Darwin; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on travel

Competitive salary

Study assistance

Career progression

Employee referrals

Parental Leave

Purchased Leave

Private health discounts

Employee assistance program

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Journey Beyond is seeking a Deckhand for Island Connections NT in Darwin. This casual, hands-on role blends vessel operations with guest service aboard high-speed catamarans, supporting safe arrivals, deck duties, stock control and customer engagement.

You’ll welcome guests, assist with luggage, handle lines, and maintain presentation-ready vessels while staying safety conscious and ready to assist the Vessel Master as needed.

Qualifications

• Elements of Shipboard Safety.
• OchreCard or equivalent background check.
• First Aid & CPR appreciated and beneficial.
• Knowledge of the region, vessels and rope handling.
• Minimum sea time is valued.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, assist with luggage and enquiries, and inform on service updates.
• Sell ferry tickets, beverages and onboard products; identify up-sell opportunities.
• Ensure safe arrivals/departures by handling lines and securing gangways under direction.
• Inspect ropes and deck equipment; report defects promptly.
• Keep vessel, pontoons and crew areas clean and ready for service.
• Maintain onboard stock, rotate products and complete stock takes.
• Handle cash, tickets and freight securely per procedures.
• Complete logs, checklists and timesheets accurately and on time.
• Support emergency procedures and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Elements of Shipboard Safety

Sound knowledge of region and vessels

Rope handling

First Aid & CPR

Customer service

Sea time

Basic computer skills

Stock rotation

Education

OchreCard (Working with Children Check) or Interim Statutory Declaration & Police Clearance

First Aid & CPR (highly regarded)

Job description

Journey Beyond is seeking a Deckhand for Island Connections NT in Darwin. This casual, hands-on role blends vessel operations with guest service aboard high-speed catamarans, supporting safe arrivals, deck duties, stock control and customer engagement.

You’ll welcome guests, assist with luggage, handle lines, and maintain presentation-ready vessels while staying safety conscious and ready to assist the Vessel Master as needed.