Sightseeing Tours Australia – Melbourne VIC

Elizabeth Anne - The Royal Barge is seeking an experienced, reliable and personable coxswain to captain the Elizabeth Anne, a classic timber vessel operating from Melbourne's Docklands. This is a hands on role combining safe vessel operation, crew leadership and excellent customer service. We offer a mixture of tourism and celebration cruises, including sightseeing experiences, private parties, corporate events, birthdays, weddings and special event transfers.

Key responsibilities

Captain the vessel safely during tourism cruises, private charters and event transfers

Plan each voyage, taking account of weather, tides, river conditions, bridge clearances and passenger requirements

Assess conditions before and during cruises and make sound decisions about routes, departure times and safe operation

Manoeuvre confidently in confined waterways, around other vessels and alongside passenger landings

Manage berthing, departure, docking, mooring and passenger transfers

Complete vessel checks before departure and secure the vessel after each shift

Lead and coordinate onboard crew, with clear instructions during departures, docking and emergencies

Complete passenger safety briefings and ensure guests understand essential safety information

Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional service throughout their experience

Keep accurate vessel logs, checklists, maintenance records and incident reports

About you





Current Coxswain Grade 1 NC qualification, or a higher certificate appropriate to the vessel and operation

Relevant current medical, first aid and marine radio credentials

Confident boat handling and berthing skills

Strong understanding of navigation, weather, tides and safe passenger operations

Experience on Melbourne's Yarra River and surrounding waterways is highly regarded

Practical mechanical awareness and the ability to recognise and respond to vessel faults

Experience in tourism, hospitality, private charters or events is highly regarded

Reliable attendance, punctuality and clear communication

Confidence leading a small crew and working as part of a team

About us

Elizabeth Anne Charters operates a classic timber vessel from Melbourne's Docklands, offering a mixture of tourism and celebration cruises, including sightseeing experiences, private parties, corporate events, birthdays, weddings and special event transfers.

A varied mixture of tourism and celebration cruises

The prospect to captain a distinctive classic Melbourne vessel

A small team and direct communication with the business owner

Vessel familiarisation and training in our operating procedures

The opportunity for ongoing work as bookings grow

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📌 Lead Coxswain for Melbourne Sightseeing
🏢 Sightseeing Tours Australia
📍 Melbourne