POSITION VACANT
A position has become available at our multi award-winning company Ocean Rafting – Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays
We are currently seeking a SKIPPER/COXSWAIN - 4-5 days a week - Causal position incl 25% loading - commision bonuses. Accomodation availible for the right applicant. Are you ready to join an elite team in marine toursim? We'd like to hear from you
Multi-award-winning Ocean Rafting visits the "Wild Side" of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights - This means every day is different and has unique challenges.
Ocean Rafting offers the ultimate access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island - We go where the others can't, see the wild side of the Whitsundays.
Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 as a family-owned and operated business and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Whitehaven Beach/Hill Inlet.
The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun-filled adventure and personalised service with snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands. Tours depart daily from Coral Sea Marina - North Village.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Safe operation of our custom-built RHIB vessels - 8 in the fleet. Passenger-carrying tourism operation.
* Providing exceptional experiences to guests through guiding and planning tours.
* Safe snorkel operations
* Excellent communications with deckhands, office and management
* Completion of daily and monthly vessel logs and paperwork.
* General vessel and equipment maintenance, cleaning, refuelling etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Coxswain
* Elements of Shipboard Safety
* Current First Aid
* CPR & Oxygen Certificate
* Open manual driver's license
* Blue Card
EXPERIENCE:
* Basic mechanical knowledge (MED3 is the relevant outboard engineering ticket) Diesel and Unleaded
* Basic Trades/Building experience
* Knowledge and understanding of weather patterns and natural elements.
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