Become a Paid Boat & Jet Ski Instructor – Brisbane | Free Trainer Pathway

Join One of South East Queensland's Leading BoatSafe Training Organisations Boat Licence Queensland (BLQ) is a government-accredited BoatSafe Training Organisation delivering practical boat and Personal Watercraft (PWC) licence training throughout South East Queensland. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Brisbane operations and preparing to establish a new North Brisbane training outlet. We're looking for experienced Brisbane boating people who are ready to turn their boating experience into a rewarding outdoor career.

If you already have extensive recreational boating and Personal Watercraft (PWC) experience, BLQ will invest in helping you become a professional BoatSafe Trainer through our Free Trainer Pathway, commencing in September 2026.

Essential Requirements -

• Hold a current Qld Rec Marine Driver Licence (RMDL).

- Hold a current Qld Personal Watercraft Licence (PWCL) min 12 months.
- Have extensive recreational boating and PWC experience.
- Live within the Brisbane region.
- Be willing to work from our Manly & North Brisbane locations.
- Enjoy working with people and delivering excellent customer service.

Commercial marine qualifications and teaching qualifications are highly regarded, however they are not essential. BLQ can assist suitable applicants with commercial marine qualifications and selected Certificate IV Training & Assessment (TAE) units where appropriate.

The Opportunity

As a Boat & Jet Ski Instructor you'll deliver practical BoatSafe training and assessment for Queensland Recreational Marine Driver Licences (RMDL) and Personal Watercraft Licences (PWCL).



Working outdoors each day, you'll help students become safe and confident boat and PWC operators while representing one of Queensland's leading BoatSafe Training Organisations.

- Coach students in the safe operation of boats and PWCs.
- Operate contemporary training vessels daily from marina base.
- Work within BoatSafe Business Rules.

Who Should Apply?

We're primarily seeking applicants with extensive recreational boating and Personal Watercraft (PWC) experience.

- Recreational boating.
- Commercial marine operations.
- Coxswain or Master qualifications.
- Marine tourism.
- Surf Life Saving.
- Volunteer Marine Rescue organisations.
- Defence or Emergency Services.
- TAFE, workplace training or coaching.

Commercial marine and teaching qualifications are highly regarded. However, the right boating experience and attitude are just as important.

BLQ Free Trainer Pathway

The right applicant is more important to us than having every qualification on day one. Our structured Free Trainer Pathway generally takes approximately 20 training days, depending on your existing qualifications and experience. Training is conducted approximately 50% Gold Coast and 50% Brisbane (Manly).

- Commercial marine qualifications, including Coxswain.




- Selected Certificate IV Training & Assessment (TAE) units.
- BoatSafe operational procedures and practical coaching.
- Supervised on-water mentoring.

Contractor Opportunity

This is an ongoing full-time or part-time independent subcontractor opportunity. Successful applicants will work as part of the BLQ training team under their own Australian Business Number (ABN), delivering professional BoatSafe training while working within BLQ's established operational and compliance systems.

By joining Boat Licence Queensland, you'll become part of a professional training team dedicated to improving boating safety across South East Queensland. Every day you'll be working on the water, helping develop the next generation of safe and responsible Queensland boat and Personal Watercraft operators while building a rewarding long-term career with one of the state's leading BoatSafe Training Organisations.

Apply Now

If you have the extensive recreational boating and Personal Watercraft (PWC) experience we're looking for and believe you'd be a valuable addition to the BLQ team, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit a current resume together with a cover letter describing your boating and Personal Watercraft experience and why you believe you are suited to this opportunity.

Applications To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, all applications must be submitted through SEEK. Please do not telephone or email applications directly to Boat Licence Queensland. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete the BLQ BoatSafe Trainer Questionnaire before progressing to interview.

📌 Become a Paid Boat & Jet Ski Instructor – Brisbane Marine Trainer Pathway
🏢 Boat Licence Queensland
📍 Brisbane