Aroona Luxury Boat Charters – Yorkeys Knob QLD

Aroona Luxury Boat Charters is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualifiedMaster 5 / MED 3to join our dynamic team operating out ofYorkey’s Knob Marina, Cairns. We specialise in the largest range of bespoke private charters on thenorthern Great Barrier Reef, aboard our 70ft Outer Reef Yacht,Aroona—a vessel renowned for variety, luxury, comfort, and adventure.

About Aroona

Aroonacaters to a variety of expeditions, including:
Private charters for small groups
Film/documentary productions
Marine research
Guided fishing, diving, kitesurfing, and spearfishing
Minke whale encounters
Marine surveys and mother shipping
Exploration of islands, rivers, and remote coastlines

About the Role

Position Type:Full-time (Permanent Part-Time)
Sea Days:Approx ~100 to 120 days/year + 80 to 100 maintenance days
Location:Cairns Region (must be based locally)
Salary:$110,000–$150,000 + Superannuation and Tips.
Leave:4 weeks annual leave + additional leave based on charter days.

Key Responsibilities
Safely operate and navigate the vessel in remote regions of the Great Barrier Reef and Coastal systems.
Lead a small, dedicated crew and maintain a team-oriented culture




Liaise with the business manager to plan and create exceptional custom charters for all our guests in a protected and enjoyable workplace
Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance onAroonaand her tenders
Manage vessel systems (air-conditioning, desalination, electrical: 240V/12V/24V, diesel inboard and outboard motors)
Ensure compliance with GBRMPA, QPWS, AMSA, and all regulatory requirements
Work closely with the Operations Manager and shore-based engineers
Assist in business development, including managing budgets and operational planning

Requirements
Australian or New Zealand citizenship
AMSA-issued Master 5 and MED 3 qualifications as a minimum
Current First Aid, CPR and O2
Excellent mechanical skills
Skilled presentation
Experience in a similar role
Ability to live and work in close quarters at sea
Experience in remote area operations
Strong leadership, technical, and interpersonal skills
High level of attention to detail

Desirable (but not essential)
Dive Master or Dive Instructor
Prior experience in the Ribbon Reefs and northern Great Barrier Reef region
Prior charter fishing experience

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📌 Skipper/ Captain Master 5, Med 3 Cairns North
🏢 Aroona Luxury Boat Charters
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