Sightseeing Tours Australia – Melbourne VICElizabeth 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 responsibilitiesCaptain the vessel safely during tourism cruises, private charters and event transfersPlan each voyage, taking account of weather, tides, river conditions, bridge clearances and passenger requirementsAssess conditions before and during cruises and make sound decisions about routes, departure times and safe operationManoeuvre confidently in confined waterways, around other vessels and alongside passenger landingsManage berthing, departure, docking, mooring and passenger transfersComplete vessel checks before departure and secure the vessel after each shiftLead and coordinate onboard crew, with clear instructions during departures, docking and emergenciesComplete passenger safety briefings and ensure guests understand essential safety informationWelcome guests and provide friendly, professional service throughout their experienceKeep accurate vessel logs, checklists, maintenance records and incident reportsAbout youCurrent Coxswain Grade 1 NC qualification,



or a higher certificate appropriate to the vessel and operationRelevant current medical, first aid and marine radio credentialsConfident boat handling and berthing skillsStrong understanding of navigation, weather, tides and safe passenger operationsExperience on Melbourne's Yarra River and surrounding waterways is highly regardedPractical mechanical awareness and the ability to recognise and respond to vessel faultsExperience in tourism, hospitality, private charters or events is highly regardedReliable attendance, punctuality and clear communicationConfidence leading a small crew and working as part of a teamAbout usElizabeth 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 cruisesThe chance to captain a distinctive classic Melbourne vesselA small team and direct communication with the business ownerVessel familiarisation and training in our operating proceduresThe opportunity for ongoing work as bookings growBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Lead Coxswain For Melbourne Sightseeing & Private Charters
🏢 Sightseeing Tours Australia
📍 Melbourne