Experienced Skipper / Engineer wanted

Bote Charters; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share arrangement

Full-time position

Job summary

BOTE is seeking an experienced Skipper/Engineer to join our team in Brisbane, Queensland. This full-time role offers a profit-share arrangement and the opportunity to contribute to a growing charter venture from the ground up.

You will command and operate vessels up to 24 meters under AMSA regulations, supervise crew, navigate Brisbane River and coastal waters, maintain logs, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering exceptional passenger experiences.

Qualifications

• MED 1 NC or AMSA equivalent current Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Certificate of Medical Fitness (standard 2 years).
• Experience as a Master on a commercial vessel with operations and maintenance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays.
• Good understanding of local waterways and coastal areas.

Responsibilities

• Command and operate vessel up to 24 meters in AMSA-regulated operations.
• Navigate Brisbane River and coastal waters, supervise crew and passenger safety.
• Maintain effective communication with port authorities and vessel owners.
• Ensure safety management and emergency procedures are followed.
• Maintain logs and records to commercial survey standards.
• Apply people-skills to ensure an exceptional onboard experience.

Skills

MED 1 NC

First Aid CPR

Med fitness cert

Master commercial vessel

Leadership

Communication

Vessel operations

Brisbane River navigation

Job description

BOTE is seeking an experienced Skipper/Engineer to join our team.

What’s on offer:

Full-time position

Attractive profit share arrangement

Be part of an exciting new venture from the ground up

Qualifications and/or Experience:

MED 1 (Old Name) and/or the AMSA equivalent current Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal (MED 1 NC)

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Current Certificate of Medial Fitness (standard 2 years)

Experience as a Master on a commercial vessel, including experience in vessel operations and maintenance

Strong Leadership and communication skills

Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays

In-depth understanding of local waterways and local coastal areas.

Professional, reliable, and customer focused.

Key responsibilities:

Command and operate vessel up to 24 meters in accordance with AMSA regulations

Skilled in the safe navigation of the Brisbane River, coastal waters, crew supervision and passenger safely.

Effective communication with port authorities, the owner and/or any other authorities.

Ensure compliance with safety management and/or emergency procedures

Maintain logs, records, vessel conditions to commercia survey standards relating to compliance with legal and safety standards required for commercial vessels

people skills to ensure exceptional onboard customer experience

If you’re passionate about the water and ready to help shape a growing charter business, we’d love to hear from you.