Join the Ocean Sailing Expeditions Team

We have 3 yachts with opportunities to join the crew;

Silver Fern - 72-foot ocean passage and expedition yacht
Te Kaihōpara - 72-foot ocean cruising and expedition yacht
Awen - IMOCA Open 60, high performance race yacht

We publish the Ocean Sailing Podcast and through Ocean Sailing Expeditions; we take anyone from cruising couples and groups through to hearty sailors and adventurers on motor and sail cruises, passages, expeditions, races and regattas. Our business is unique in this part of the world and we look forward to receiving your application.

What kind of people are we looking for?

We have a great business, amazing clients and truly love what we do. We value and respect our people and go out of our way to help you juggle all of the other demands and challenges in life.

What we can’t tolerate

Arrogant behaviour toward others and operating with a superiority complex
People who love saying “thats not in my job description”
People who drink too much, smoke, take drugs or do other destructive things to their health, that stop them performing at their best
Dishonesty, undermining the people around you and playing the blame game
Grumpy, old, reckless sailors, who have “been there, done that” and think they are bullet proof
People who do the bare minimum, just enough to get by and don’t really want to work
A lack of desire to learn, evolve and build something incredible that you can benefit from and help shape
Career mariners who are long past it, do the bare minimum and don’t see their primary role as serving our clients
A lack of eye for detail and lack of focus on quality.

What we value in you

Your desire to truly love the company and people you work with
You love sailing, adventure, travel, nature, your friends and the uncertainties of where life may lead
You go the extra distance every time for your team and you enjoy supporting others
Your genuine passion for helping our customers (crew) have a great experience
Your love for life long learning and willingness to teach others
You embrace people of all ages, races and genders equally
You take responsibility in good times and bad, take pride in your contribution and show good judgement with the decisions you make
The ability to work autonomously, manage your priorities and act with our best interests at heart.
Your unique personality and sense of humour
Your natural leadership, project management and team building skills.

current Roles available

Sailing: Yacht - Master/Skipper

Full time role
East Coast Australia based
You must have the legal right to work in Australia.

As Skipper of these vessels, you will skipper your allocated commercial passages and assist with the vessel preparation and maintenance programs in between events. You are likely to be at sea 18 weeks per year (roster to suit your needs) and in port / at home in between events in various locations across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Qualifications and experience required

Yachtmaster Offshore (and ideally ) Yachtmaster Ocean.
STCW and GMDSS
Ship Captains Medical Training for Ocean Passages
Clean bill of health, no smoking or vaping.
Proven experience in recreational or commercial sailing that is a close match to the type of sailing we do.
Proven leadership, coaching and team building skills.
A patient, relaxed, well composed, coaching-oriented, personality style
Minimum 10,000nm in command of a vessel, with extensive offshore sailing experience, in all weather conditions.
Confident entering ports, harbours and unknown remote locations at night, in adverse weather, using only radar, GPS and depth information.

The best candidate may not hold all qualifications at the time of application, but we would expect you to obtain them as soon as possible if appointed to the role.

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Sailing: Yacht - Chief Mate

Full time role
East Coast Australia based
You must have the legal right to work in Australia. Reports to: Vessel Master

As Chief Mate of these vessels, you will undertake your allocated commercial passages and assist with the vessel preparation and maintenance programs in between events. You are likely to be at sea 18 - 24 weeks per year (roster to suit your needs) and in port / at home in between events in various locations across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. This is a development role for Master and you are expected to be ready for advancement to this role within 6 months - 2 years.