MASTER <24m SKIPPER/CAPTAIN
About us:
Spirit Australia Cruises operate a fleet of commercial vessels & several prominent award winning South Australian tourism brands:
* The Big Duck Boat Tours – Victor Harbor & Wirrina Ocean Tours
* Spirit of the Coorong – Coorong National Park Tours & Gin Flight Tours
See our websites:
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About the role:
A great opportunity exists for a Full Time Full Time Skipper (Master <24m) to join our team.
We operate a range of vessels of various sizes – Master <24m with MED 3 will be able to operate our entire fleet.
We are ideally looking for a full-time long-term Captain, living in the local South Coast region of the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. We will however consider part-time/casual skipper role for the right candidate.
Our tours involve taking guests out on the ocean for experiential sightseeing & wildlife tours on the breathtaking Southern Ocean & western Fleurieu Peninsula Coastlines – including whale watching through the winter months. Our range of Coorong National Park tours explore the wetland wilderness of the Lower Lakes & Coorong, rich in birdlife, Cultural Indigenous significance and natural beauty. Our skippers daily office out on the water is one to be revelled.
About you:
Our ideal candidate will have previous tourism, skippering and guiding experience, take pride in their work, have excellent customer service and time management skills, express a can-do attitude and be part of a fun and hard-working team. We are looking for someone with first-class standards across a wide range of marine operations that is well presented and able to lead our crew.
You will have:
* Master (<24m NC or/ Master Inland) & Marine Engine Driver (MED) Grade 3 Qualification or/ higher qualification.
* Ability to safely plan and navigate vessels in the Southern Ocean, River Murray & Tidal Coorong Estuary.
* The ability to provide instruction and training to crew where necessary.
* Ability to keep up with all maintenance of our vessels.
* Ensure a high standard of presentation is maintained for all vessels and equipment.
* Current First Aid Certification.
* Ensure all operations comply with AMSA, Fisheries and other regulatory bodies.
* Previous experience operating similar vessels in the maritime or/ tourism industry will be highly regarded.
* Pride in delivering a high standard of customer service to guests and customers.
* A current Working with Children Clearance or/ willing to obtain.
What we offer:
* Awesome working environment.
* Work with a friendly, well-established business.
* Great clientele who appreciate friendly & good quality service.
* Master (24m) Full-Time Rate = $72,003 - $80,644
* As a tourism business, weekend work forms part of the roster. Salary is structured as follows:
* 5 weekdays: $72,003
* 4 weekdays + 1 weekend day: $76,324
* 3 weekdays + 2 weekend days: $80,644
* +12% Superannuation