Job Description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures is proud to be the region’s most awarded, experienced, and longest running tour operator as we offer the widest range of day trips and luxury overnight adventure tours to the spectacular Horizontal Falls and the scenic surrounds.

Off the back of a bumper season with plans to make each year bigger and better… we’re inviting you to come along for the journey.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquarters in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; the historic Telegraph Station, barefoot luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89. 

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About The Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Vessel Master to helm our supply vessel Poseidon (vessel length 19.950m), ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of goods and fuel between key locations including Broome, Derby and Talbot Bay during our upcoming season. This is a hands-on position based in Broome, being offered on a seasonal basis from February to November 2025.  

Key responsibilities will include:

• Comply with all aspects of the vessels safety management system and supporting documents
• Ensure that the vessel and any vessels they tow are fit for purpose before undertaking any voyage and equipped with firefighting, safety and lifesaving equipment consistent with regulatory requirements
• Oversee loading and unloading operations, ensuring all cargo is secured and handled appropriately
• Ensure crew members receive sufficient training in key onboard operations and emergency procedures to establish, maintain and verify competence and capacity of the crew member to safely carry out assigned duties  
• Maintain vessel records to the appropriate standard (logs, maintenance etc using the maintenance management system Helm)
• Play an active part in the refuelling of vessels following associated processes and procedures
• Encourage and foster a working environment that supports a positive safety culture and the reporting of incidents or injuries
• Ensure compliance with AMSA, DBCA and other regulatory bodies is maintained

About You

We are looking for an individual who has a ‘can-do’ attitude with a proactive and solutions focused approach to achieve business outcomes. You will have a passion for the maritime industry along with demonstrated experience operating vessels of this size and throughout the Kimberley region.

Requirements:

• Current AMSA issued Master <24m NC (Master <45m NC highly desirable)
• Marine Engine Driver Grade 2
• Provide First Aid, CPR and Advanced Oxygen Therapy
• Advanced Fire Fighting Training  

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

A National Police Clearance will be required as part of this recruitment process.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.

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