Skipper Coxwain Qualified

VIP Melbourne boat charter offers premium cruise and self-drive boat hire experiences on Melbourne's iconic Yarra River. We operate a fleet of boats from hire and drive fishing boats, luxury pontoon boats and Sports Cruisers.

If you have a passion for marine tourism & hospitality, enjoy working in a team environment, and deliver quality service, then we'd like to hear from you.

Role Duties:

- Skippering our small group cruise options. Which includes scenic cruises, wine and cheese cruises, wedding proposals, and private lunch and dinner cruises.
- Conduct Skipper Training Courses
- Setting up boats for each cruise, ensuring clean arranging catering, beverages onboard, etc., then cleaning boats on return ready for next cruise.
- Cleaning and general maintenance of fleet vessels.
- Assist with self-drive hire boats. Which includes preparing for hire, completing safety briefings with hirers, and receiving boats back at completion of hire.

Desired qualifications/skills
- Minimum marine requirement Coxswain (Grade 1NC)
- Familiarity with the tourism industry
- AMSA Current Medical Check, First Aid Certificate
- Prior experience independently skippering small passenger boats
- Must be self-sufficient and think ahead to deal with situations that may arise.
- Be well present and have excellent communication.
- Available to work weekends.

An excellent opportunity for someone who loves the boating lifestyle and a "people" person. Perfect for gaining sea time to progress to Master