Experienced Coxswain NC1 (or greater) - Jet Ski, Fast Boat & Sailing Operations

Funtastic Cruises

Yeppoon QLD, Capricorn Coast

Day & Sunset Charters - Sailing Catamaran & Powerboat Experience and Dive Operations

Above award Casual Day Rates with Incentives for the right candidate.

About Us

Funtastic Cruises is the Keppel Island's premier Marine Charter company located in the beautiful Keppel Island ​​​waters of Yeppoon, Queensland. Funtastic Cruises operates Sailing catamaran & fast boat adventures providing amazing experiences for our incredible customers and looking to further expand.

With the addition of Jet Skis to our diverse experiences, we have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Coxswain(s) to join our professional team for an immediate start. Candidates with a Dive Instructor or Dive Master Certificate will be highly regarded. This position would suit a motivated, relaxed, and professional skipper for day/sunset trips and Jet Ski & Dive Vessel Operations. It's a great team working in a relaxed and beautiful environment, in a company that is expanding with a proven reputation for delivering quality trips and memorable experiences.

Your Role as the Coxswain

You will be part of a professional and fun crew required to operate day and sunset charters, as well as Jet Ski tours for local waters around the Keppel Islands off the Capricorn Coast. Deckhand duties required when not skippering your own trip as part of a 2x crew team.

You will be required to lead and supervise your crew, show care and responsibility for your vessel, and consistently deliver amazing experiences for your guests so hospitality is a must. You'll be working with the owners and other Coxswains to assist with the daily operations and future growth of the business. Fast boat experience highly desirable. You must be flexible, positive with a can do and get it done attitude.

Opportunities exist for Dive Instructors and Dive Masters with NC1 certificates to work in our On Island Dive Operations in one of the most beautiful and idyllic parts of the Great Barrier Reef.

What Funtastic can Provide

You’ll be working with an amazing team, with a competitive remuneration package including incentives for the right candidate. You will have a commercial attitude, meet great people working in a relaxed and fun company. With our sister Dive Company on Great Keppel Island, we offer diversity within the role to try, grow, and enrich your Marine Career. The role (and remuneration) has future opportunities to grow as it's an exciting time for Funtastic Cruises and our expanding businesses and operations.

Skills and Experience

Coxswain Grade 1NC (or greater to operate a vessel with passengers)

Jet Ski Guide experience highly regarded

Dive Instructor or Dive Master Qualifications highly regarded but not necessary

MED 3 advantageous but not necessary

Assist with the marine operations for the company

Ensure all Workplace Health & Safety policies and procedures are followed

First Aid certificate – Current

O2 certification

Knowledge and experience of commercial tourism charters essential

Have excellent people management skills with a passion for tourism with fantastic customer service skills

Strong understanding of marine OHS legislation

Australian Working rights

If you are looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to live and work on the Great Barrier Reef and would like to become a member of a growing, successful Tourism Operator, then please send a brief introduction and your resume to ••••@outlook.com or call us on 04•• ••• 632 for more information.

Please include a cover letter stating your availability with your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted