Experienced Coxswain NC1 (or greater) - Sailing Charters & Dive Operations
Funtastic Cruises
Yeppoon QLD, Capricorn Coast
Day & Sunset Charters - Sailing Catamaran & Powerboat Experience and Dive Operations
Above award Casual Day Rates with Benefits and incentives for the right candidate.
About Us
Funtastic Cruises is the Keppel Island's premier sailing charter company located in the beautiful Keppel Island waters of Yeppoon, Queensland. Funtastic Cruises operates 2 Sailing catamarans & a fast boat adventure providing amazing experiences for our incredible customers and looking to further expand.
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 Dive 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.
We're looking for a responsible & experienced Coxswain (NC1 or greater)/ MED 3 (not required), working with the Owners to assist in the management of maintenance, crew, assets and decision making for the operation and business. This person must be flexible, positive with a can do and get it done attitude.
Your Role as the Coxswain
You will be part of a daily 2-person crew required to operate day and sunset charters on one of our 10.5m sailing catamarans or 12m Fast Boat experience, The Kraken, 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.
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 benefits. 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 business.
Skills and Experience
* Coxswain Grade 1NC (or greater to operate a vessel with passengers)
* Dive Instructor or Dive Master Qualifications highly regarded but not necessary
* Jet Ski Guide experience highly regarded
* 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 charters essential
* Experience on Fast Boats highly desirable
* 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 or call us on for more information.
Please include a cover letter stating your availability with your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted