Offshore Skipper
- Located offshore from Port Douglas
- Rotating roster 4 days on/2 days off
- Liveaboard required for 3 nights
- Starting salary $94,000 per annum
Quicksilver Cruises, Australia’s leading reef tourism operator, is seeking an experienced and motivated Offshore Skipper to join our team on the Great Barrier Reef. This is a unique opportunity to combine your maritime skills with a rewarding career in the tourism industry.
This position operates on a 4 days on / 2 days off rotating roster and requires three consecutive nights living onboard our offshore vessel, based at Agincourt Reef. The roster includes weekends and public holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. While at sea, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe vessel operations, leading crew and delivering an exceptional experience for our guests.
About the Role
As Offshore Skipper, you will be responsible for:
- Commanding and safely navigating our offshore vessel in line with AMSA requirements and company procedures
- Overseeing daily vessel operations, including mooring, tender launches and logistics at the reef platform
- Ensuring compliance with safety management systems and emergency response protocols
- Leading, supporting and mentoring crew to achieve high standards of service and safety
- Assisting with engineering duties, daily maintenance and monitoring vessel performance
- Providing clear and professional communication with guests and crew
Applicants must have the following qualifications and experience
- Current Master Class <24m NC (essential), with experience in the commercial tourism industry preferred
- Current Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 with a minimum of two years’ experience
- Minimum 2 years Offshore Caretaker Pontoon experience
- Minimum 2 years Offshore Vessel Master experience
- Proven ability to lead a rotating crew of deckhands
- Experience working a 4 on 2 day off roster that includes public holidays
- Experience with Detroit, MTU, Cummins, Scania and Deutz Diesel Engines (desirable)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent people and communication skills, with a focus on safety and customer experience
The benefits we offer
- Stability in a long-established business proud of their inclusive culture and working environment
- Discounted boat tours and cruises for your family and friends
- Discounted diving tours in Cairns and Port Douglas
- Corporate discounts on private health
- A wide range of special discounts with our industry partners and goods suppliers
To apply
To be considered for this role, please provide a cover letter and CV.
About Quicksilver Group
We are proudly Australia’s leading Great Barrier Reef tourism company with operations based in Cairns, Port Douglas and Green Island. Our multi-award winning company comprises:
- Quicksilver’s Outer Reef and Low Isles Cruises
- Great Adventures’ Reef and Green Island Cruises
- Silver Series Dive and Snorkel Adventures (Silverswift and Silversonic)
- Quicksilver Dive Centre
- Poseidon Dive and Snorkel Adventures
- Pro Dive Cairns
- Ocean Spirit
- The eco-sensitive Green Island Resort
Living and working in our unique natural environment brings many rewards and company benefits - the Great Barrier Reef is quite literally our office! We offer flexible working conditions and have career opportunities across a wide range of areas from customer service through to engineering and corporate support. To join our dynamic and professional teams, we seek people with the right attitude and skills who are able to demonstrate values of respect, delivery of amazing customer service while promoting a safe working environment and pride in your work. We look forward to receiving your application.
To learn more about the Quicksilver Group visit our website https://www.quicksilvergroup.com.au/
Applications close: 30 October 2025
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