Cruise Whitsundays | Pontoon Caretaker

Our Pontoon Caretakers are an integral part of the team primarily responsible for the servicing and maintenance of ancillary vessels, machinery and equipment on our Hardy Reef pontoons ensuring the best facilities for our day and overnight guests. A unique opportunity to live and work on the Great Barrier Reef where together with the hospitality team, you will share special places and create lasting memories.

This will be a full-time position on a lifestyle roster, 7 days on/ 7 days off, at our Reefworld Pontoon located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef departing from Airlie Beach, QLD. Shared accommodation and meals provided whilst on-duty at the Reefworld Pontoon.

Your days might include:

• Ensuring exceptional presentation of the Pontoons and Auxiliary vessels;
• Vessel handling and compliance with Safety Management Systems;
• Maintenance and operation of pontoon generators and engines;
• General pontoon operational tasks;
• Undertaking crew training including in-water training and vessel inductions;
• Ensuring maintenance is undertaken on board and defects are recorded;
• Conducting rescue and lookout duties for guests;
• Customer service and product delivery working closely with the hospitality team.

To be successful you will be a team player with a demonstrated positive “can-do” attitude, be comfortable living and working on water for extended periods of time. You will have previous deckhand experience, a general aptitude for maintenance and engineering, and ability to deliver professional customer service. You will have think on your feet and be a natural creative problem solver. Successful candidates will have;

Ability to manage time and have strong organisational skills;

Flexibility to work a remote 7/7 roster over weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

To be considered for this role, applicants must hold the following qualifications outlined in the CWS Training & Qualifications Policy;

• AMSA accredited Coxswains Grade 1 (Open); or Master <24 and a MED 2/3 ticket advantageous.
• Radio Operators License
• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid and HLTAID015 - CPR & Apply Oxygen;
• Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Blue Card (Working with Children's Check);
• National Police Check