Yacht Captain | Skipper

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au seeks an experienced Yacht Captain to command two vessels, ensuring charter readiness and guest satisfaction on Sydney Harbour. You will oversee the Nomad 101 luxury motor yacht and the Valhalla 46 fishing charter vessel, with live-onboard options.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and hands-on maintenance to support weekly trips and event charters. The ideal candidate holds AMSA Coxswain/Master credentials, STCW-related safety certifications, and proven Australia-wide charter

Qualifications

• AMSA Coxswain/Master certificate appropriate to vessel tonnage and survey category.
• STCW-equivalent safety certification, First Aid and marine radio qualifications.
• Proven experience in commercial passenger/charter vessel operations in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Take full command and custodianship of two vessels.
• Manage commercial charter work and guest experience on the luxury motor yacht.
• Oversee fishing charter vessel operations and weekly trips.
• Ensure vessel readiness and maintenance year-round.
• Oversee fuelling and all works required to keep boats charter-ready.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Safety awareness

Education

AMSA Coxswain/Master certificate

STCW-equivalent safety certification

First Aid and marine radio qualifications (VHF/GMDSS)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Yacht Captain to take full command and custodianship of two vessels operating out of Jones Bay Wharf: a Nomad 101 luxury motor yacht undertaking commercial charter work (functions and corporate events) around Sydney Harbour, and Valhalla 46, a fishing charter vessel operating weekly trips. This is a full‑time role suited to a Captain who takes full ownership of vessel readiness — from command and guest experience through to maintenance, fuelling, and all works required to keep both boats charter‑ready year‑round. Live onboard option available.

Key responsibilities

• Take full command and custodianship of two vessels
• Manage commercial charter work and guest experience on the luxury motor yacht
• Oversee fishing charter vessel operations and weekly trips
• Ensure vessel readiness and maintenance year‑round
• Manage fuelling and all works required to keep boats charter‑ready

About you

• Current AMSA Coxswain/Master certificate of competency appropriate to the gross tonnage and survey category of Nomad 101 (Master <45M Near Coastal)
• Proven experience in commercial passenger/charter vessel operations in Australia (weddings, corporate charters, or similar high‑end guest experiences).
• Experience operating smaller charter vessels for fishing or day‑charter work (relevant to the Valhalla 46).
• Current STCW-equivalent safety certification, First Aid, and marine radio (VHF/GMDSS) qualifications.
• Working knowledge of marine engineering/mechanical systems sufficient to carry out or oversee routine maintenance.
• Clean National Police Check and full working rights in Australia.