Casual Deck Hand

**Work and live on the stunning Murray River.**

**Grow your career and learn new skills.**

**Fabulous opportunities for the right person**

The PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddle wheeler in the Southern Hemisphere. Accommodating a maximum of 120 guests and operating 3, 4, and 7-night cruises on the Murray River from Mannum, 87 kilometres from Adelaide, this stunning vessel attracts guests from all over Australia and the world.

**About the role**

The Deck Hand is an integral part of the safe operations of the Murray Princess. The primary function of this role is maintaining high-quality guest service, maintenance of vessel presentation, ropes, paintwork, and stores, and assisting with passenger and deck loading operations.

The Deck Hand is a dynamic, hands-on role. Responsibilities include the provision of guest services and duties relevant to the vessels' operations. This includes but is not limited to, moorings and departures, going through locks or docking, and performing general cleaning and maintenance duties throughout the vessel including decks, breezeways, toilets, lounges, onshore facilities, and storage and engine spaces.

If you are interested in continuous work there is always the opportunity to work across the hospitality area when guest numbers are high, which is always the case.

All meals and accommodation on board the Murray Princess, when rostered on duty, are included and transport is available to and from the Murray Princess.

This position requires energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, ability to multi-skill, time management, and a passion for exceptional customer service. Work either 3, 4, or 7-day cruises.

**About You**
- Proven strong guest/customer service skills
- Vessel or general maintenance experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform autonomously
- Proven ability to handle pressure and a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and reliability
- Interpersonal and relationship-building abilities

These key requirements will be complemented by experience and skills in the following areas:

- Elements of Shipboard Safety - Essential
- Experience in working in a fast-paced team to reach goals - Essential
- Current First Aid - Essential
- Responsible Service of Alcohol - Essential (if working in hospitality)
- Food Safety Certificate - Desirable
- Confined spaces qualification - Desirable
- Working at heights qualification - Desirable
- Drivers licence - Essential

If this sounds like your dream job, we encourage you to apply

**Applications close by 5pm on Monday 28 August 2023.**

Murray Princess is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism. SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore.

With around 9000 employees, the Kelsian Group is one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers per year.