Partners · Australia · 2027
Photo: Slug69 / CC BY-SA 2.0Skipper jobs in Australia
Skippers, hosts and cooks for the 2027 season.
We are hiring
in Australia
Poseidon Week sells skippered sailing weeks for groups of up to 12. In 2027 we sail in Australia: Whitsundays and we are hiring licensed charter skippers, hosts and cooks who know the area.
Roles
Who we need
Skippers
Charter skipper
- Commercial licence valid in Australia to carry guests
- Local knowledge of anchorages and marinas
- Fluent English; other languages a plus
- Full weeks, Saturday to Saturday
Crew
Host / cook
- Simple, good cooking for up to 12
- Experience on board or in hospitality
- People skills and English
- Full season or single weeks
What we offer
Steady work
- Weeks booked before the season
- Groups briefed before boarding
- Paid on time, per week
- Guests from Europe and the US
Bases
Where we sail in Australia
Season
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Tell us your licence, years of experience, languages and which base in Australia you work from.
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Questions
Before you join
What licence do I need to work as a skipper in Australia?
Whatever the Australia authorities require for commercial charter with guests, plus valid insurance and work permits. We check it with you before the season.
When is the season in Australia?
We sail in May, June, July, August, September, October.
Do you also hire hosts and cooks?
Yes. Many weeks carry a host or cook as well as the skipper. Tell us your experience in the application.
How is it paid?
Per week, at a rate agreed before the season, with no surprises.