Experienced Recreational & Commercial Boaters Wanted

Boat Licence Queensland (BLQ) is expanding its Brisbane training operations, including a planned new North Brisbane outlet.

We are looking for experienced recreational or commercial boat operators with substantial hands-on Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) experience who would like to become professional BoatSafe Trainers.

BLQ has already successfully trained new BoatSafe Training Providers through this program. We are now offering the same opportunity to suitable Brisbane applicants.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must

- Hold current Queensland Recreational Marine Driver (RMDL) and Personal Watercraft (PWCL) licences, both held for more than 12 months.
- Have extensive practical experience operating recreational or commercial powerboats.
- Have substantial hands-on PWC riding experience, not simply hold a PWC licence.
- Live in Brisbane and be available to work at Manly and our planned North Brisbane outlet.
- Have unrestricted Australian work rights and be available for the training commitment.

Commercial marine qualifications, including Coxswain or Master, and teaching or TAE qualifications are highly regarded but not essential.

FREE TRAINER PATHWAY

BLQ funds the approved training and qualifications required to become a BoatSafe Training Provider, including where needed:
- Commercial Coxswain qualifications.
- Selected Certificate IV Training & Assessment (TAE) units.
- BoatSafe practical training, mentoring and assessment.





The pathway generally takes approximately eight weeks overall, depending on existing qualifications and training availability.

Applicants should allow approximately 20 TAE/BoatSafe training days, generally 15 at Brisbane (Manly) and five at the Gold Coast. Applicants requiring a Coxswain qualification should allow approximately 7 additional training days.

BLQ pays the approved training costs. Applicants contribute their training time without remuneration and meet their own travel, accommodation, meals and personal expenses.

GUARANTEED ONGOING BRISBANE WORK

Following successful completion of the pathway and required BoatSafe approvals, BLQ will offer ongoing full-time or part-time subcontractor work in Brisbane.

Remuneration is approximately $60 to $65 per hour gross equivalent, under an independent contractor arrangement requiring your own ABN. Actual hours depend on bookings and agreed availability.

You'll become part of our professional Brisbane training team, working on the water and teaching the next generation of secure boat and PWC operators.

APPLY THROUGH SEEK

Please submit your current resume and a short cover letter describing your practical boating and PWC experience, qualifications and suitability for this opportunity.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a detailed questionnaire.

All applications must be submitted through SEEK. Please do not telephone or email BLQ directly.

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