Shore-based Skippers, Gold Coast

Marine HQ; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine HQ on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced shore-based skipper to care for our motor yachts when they are not at sea. You will move vessels between berths, shipyards and the hardstand, conduct sea trials and engine runs, and cover as needed when an owner's captain is away.

Yachts range from 40 to 120 ft and are berthed in Coomera and surrounding marinas. The role requires current skipper qualifications up to 120 ft, calm navigation in marinas and rivers, and a professional, reliable

Qualifications

• Current skipper qualification suitable for motor yachts to 120 ft.
• Confident handling large vessels in marinas and rivers around Coomera and the Broadwater.
• Comfortable with sea trials and basic engine and systems checks.
• Professional, reliable and good with owners and yard staff.

Responsibilities

• Move vessels between berths, shipyards and the hardstand.
• Conduct sea trials and engine runs.
• Provide relief cover when an owner's captain is away.
• Work on motor yachts 40 to 120 ft, berthed in Coomera and nearby marinas.

Skills

Skipper qualification

Marina handling

Vessel handling

Owner liaison

Job description

Shore-based skippers look after our managed yachts when they are not on a long passage: moving vessels between berths, shipyards and the hardstand, sea trials and engine runs, and relief cover when an owner's captain is away. You would work on the motor yachts we look after on the Gold Coast, typically 40 to 120 ft, mostly berthed in Coomera and the surrounding marinas.

What we are looking for

• Current skipper qualification suitable for motor yachts to 120 ft
• Confident handling large vessels in marinas and rivers around Coomera and the Broadwater
• Comfortable with sea trials and basic engine and systems checks
• Professional, reliable and good with owners and yard staff

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