Moreton Island Adventures is looking for an experienced General Manager (Marine) to lead our operations and help drive the next stage of our growth. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines full P&L; accountability and strategic oversight with genuine on-water responsibility as vessel Master.

Reporting to the CEO, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business — from crew leadership and vessel operations to safety compliance and maintenance oversight — while also playing a key role in identifying and executing new commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

* Skipper a 52metre ropax vehicular ferry from Port of Brisbane to Tangalooma Wrecks

- Full P&L; ownership, including budgeting, forecasting and financial performance

- Safely operate and navigate the vessel in line with maritime regulations and company procedures

- Lead, manage and develop staff across marine and shore-based operations

- Oversee vessel maintenance, preventative maintenance plans,



and major works including refits and dry dockings

- Maintain and continuously improve the Safety Management System (SMS)

- Lead crew training, emergency preparedness, and incident response

- Deliver a high-quality customer experience across all operations

- Provide regular performance and strategic updates to the CEO

About You

- Proven leadership experience with strong communication skills and the ability to build a safety-first culture

- Calm, decisive approach to managing operational and emergency situations

- Robust time management skills, able to balance safety obligations with day-to-day operational demands

- Confident and competent operating the MiCat vessel, including emergency situations

Qualifications

Master > 35m NC, -MED2. -- Mandatory

Pilot Exemption, Micat specific ( training to be done upon commencement of role )

Forklift licence ( not mandatory)

📌 General Manager ( Marine) (Port of Brisbane)
🏢 Moreton Island Adventures
📍 Port of Brisbane