Full Time Vessel Master up to 45m and MED 2 or 1 - Dual Role SeaLink QLD - Townsville
Join an award-winning tourism and transport company
Offering brilliant employee benefits and team culture
SeaLink North Queensland operates from Townsville delivering daily ferry passenger services to Magnetic Island and 6 services a week to Palm Island. Our tourism operations include local tours to Cape Cleveland Lighthouse, Orpheus Island, Palm Island, Whale Watching Tours, charters, and ship-to-shore transfers for visiting cruise ships between Airlie Beach and Port Douglas. For more information visit www.sealinkqld.com.au.
About The Role
The Dual role staff of Vessel Master up to 45m and Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 or Grade 1 leads and manages safely and efficiently the daily operation of the vessel and its crew, ensuring the delivery of high-standard passenger services. Clear communication, physical fitness, and the ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines are paramount in this role.
About You
* Experienced Vessel Master up to 45m
* MED 2 qualification or higher
* Strong Leadership Skills
* Able to perform under pressure
* Self-motivated
* Proven Track record of Excellent Customer Service
* Fast Ferry Experience
* Knowledge of safety and maritime obligations
* Strong Work ethic
Benefits
* Access to Employee Training Programs
* Health and wellbeing benefits
* Employee Travel Benefits Program
About Us
SeaLink North Queensland is part of the SeaLink Marine & Tourism family. SeaLink Marine & Tourism operates some of Australia's most iconic marine transport and tourism experiences brands including SeaLink ferries around Australia, Eurong Beach Resorts on Fraser Island (K'gari), the Murray Princess on the Murray River, Kangaroo Island Odysseys, Flinders Ranges Odysseys, and many more. For more information on our marine and tourism family visit www.BrilliantTravels.com.au.
SeaLink Marine & Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group, Australia's largest land and marine, tourism, and public transport service provider with established international operations in Singapore and the UK. An Australian publicly listed company with around 10,000 employees, the Kelsian Group is one of Australia's most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 5000 buses, 120 ferries, and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers per year.
If this sounds like your dream job, we encourage you to apply!
How To Apply
Click in Apply and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the registration. Include your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position.
Applications
Applications close by 5 pm on Thursday, 25 June 2026. Shortlisting will begin immediately, and the position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organization, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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