Job Description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About us

Cruise Sydney provides a luxuriously unique way for guests to experience the beautiful Sydney Harbour. Our exclusive 78ft luxury cruiser ‘The Spirit of Migloo’ boasts uninterrupted 360-degree views while guests enjoying an amazing culinary experience including regionally sourced food and prestigious wines. Departing from Darling Harbour, Cruise Sydney provides lunch and dinner cruises as well as private charter events.

Cruise Sydney is part of Journey Beyond, a national tourism business focused on bringing Australia’s unique and iconic experiences to life. 

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 17 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys: The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs and Monarto Safari Resort.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled Vessel Master to join our team here at Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney. This is a casual position, commencing May 2025.

In this role, you are primarily responsible for the safe operations of the vessel, assisting with compliance and on-board maintenance, providing leadership and management of crew, and ensuring guests who join us on our luxury vessel are provided with exceptional service in our premium dining space.

You will be a team player with strong communication skills, a positive "can-do" attitude, and the flexibility to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills by delivering exceptional guest experiences, while ensuring high team performance and professional presentation. They will foster crew growth through guidance and training, uphold safety and compliance standards, manage daily duties for marine crew and navigate Sydney Harbour effectively.

Requirements

About You

• Must hold an MED 2 & Master <24m qualifications, or higher.
• Provide First Aid & CPR (advantageous)
• NSW RSA Competency Card (required)
• Excellent customer service skills, dedicated to meeting the expectations of all guests.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with others.
• Proficient vessel navigation in high-traffic areas, particularly in Sydney Harbour.
• Strong people management skills, providing positive direction & constructive feedback.
• Effective crowd management and public speaking abilities.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive approach to tasks.
• Creative problem solver with an action-oriented mindset.
• A cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity to the welfare of others
• Must be able to swim and not be affected by sea sickness. 

A pre-employment medical and National Police Check may be required as part of this recruitment process.

Are you ready to join us? Your journey begins here!

_ To apply, please submit your resume, along with a Cover Letter telling us a little bit about you. _

_ Applications close Friday 25th April 2025, so don't wait, apply now! _

Benefits

As a Journey Beyond employee, you'll enjoy:

• General discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive hourly rate and positive work environment
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise

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