30m M/Y – Captain – Full Time – Private – Whitsundays

Yachtsmen International · Whitsundays QLD 4802 · Full time
Posted 17d ago

30m M/Y – Captain – Full Time – Private – Whitsundays

Yachtsmen International
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Seeking a professional and experienced Captain for a 30m yacht.
  • Responsible for vessel management, safety standards, and crew leadership.
  • Position based in Airlie Beach with full-time employment.

YACHT INFORMATION: 

A lovely 30m yacht is looking for a professional and experienced permanent Captain to step onboard and undertake running of this vessel. As the vessel runs with only a Captain/Interior – the Captain needs to be hands on, mature and reliable. Additional crew are hired for guest trips.

The vessel will be based permanently in Airlie Beach, and the position requires a candidate who has ties to the region/accommodation off the vessel.

The vessel also has supplementary vessels in the fleet (smaller boats -12m, jet ski’s etc) that are used regularly.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong management skills (responsible for voyage planning, log books, vessel maintenance, turn key conditions, preventative maintenance, contractors etc)
  • Ability to lead other marine crew and upholding the highest safety standards
  • 5 years experience as minimum as Captain of vessels 24m+
  • Local knowledge required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • STCW and Seafarers Medical
  • AMSA Master 4
  • MED 3 or Higher.

ITINERARY 

Home Base in Airlie Beach, year round.

START DATE: 

October 2026

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 

Full Time.

SALARY: 

Good AUD salary on offer.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Full Australian Working Rights.
Located in Australia.

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Australian maritime safety authority (amsa) certificationAustralian working rightsContractor managementLeadershipLog book maintenanceMaster 4 med 3 or higherPreventative maintenanceRegional knowledgeSafety standardsSeafarers medicalStcw certificationVessel maintenanceVessel managementVoyage planning

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Amsa master 4 med 3 or higherSeafarers medicalStcw certification

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