Deckhand | Cruise Whitsundays

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

About Us

Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at two islands, one airport and two mainland ports.

Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

From our cruises and sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one!

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.

Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.

About the role

We are currently seeking experienced candidates to join our team as Deckhands on a casual and full-time basis. This is your chance to create memorable guest experiences through exceptional guest service delivery and vessel operations.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of the vessels for transportation
• Safe securing and departure of vessels
• Safety and comfort of all guests
• Conducting rescue and lookout duties
• Assist with food service and daily cleaning duties
• In-water rescue and lookout duties for guests
• Ensuring high-quality service delivery

About you

The ideal candidate will be motivated and possess a passion for sharing special places and creating lasting memories. You will be a team player with a demonstrated positive 'can-do' attitude, comfortable working on water with extensive deckhand experience, and committed to delivering high-quality, professional guest service while proudly representing Cruise Whitsundays.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following attributes:

• Reliability and self-motivation with a proactive approach, allowing you to adapt to various situations and ensure a positive guest experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Marine Operations, with demonstrated deck skills and a strong understanding of marine and tourism environments.
• Intermediate to advanced swimming skills, along with the ability to work effectively within a team while maintaining high levels of marine safety and compliance, ensuring all training and certificates are up to date
• Elements of Shipboard Safety or GPH
• Blue Card/ Working with Children's Check
• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
• HLTAID015 - CPR & Advanced Oxygen Therapy;
• Queensland Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• 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
• Discounts at the Cruise Café & Bar
• Discounts at the bar on board vessels
• Free public transport
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now!