Vessel Master 45m | Rottnest Express
Journey BeyondWestern Australia, Australia
Posted August 15, 2025
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Journey Beyond is a leading experiential tourism group with a collection of Australia's most iconic experiences. Travelling to places outside the norm. Connecting with culture in deeper ways. Our guests don’t just observe but absorb the experience. Our rail journeys, tours, cruises, lodges and destinations are the kind that open the mind and free the spirit, with amazing sights, tastes, sounds, as well as the service that comes with such a well-travelled operator. Always on the lookout for the truly unique, wherever in the world that is, we aim to take our guests beyond, ignite the imagination and deliver over and above all expectations, each and every time. Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 17 brands spanning the country, 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, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, 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 and Monarto Safari Resort.
Job Description
Rottnest Express is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vessel Master to join their Rottnest Express team. The role involves operating a vessel safely and providing exceptional customer service, contributing to the delivery of unforgettable guest experiences on Rottnest Island. This is a seasonal position offering training and career opportunities within the Journey Beyond Group.
Requirements
- Relevant experience within the marine tourism industry (essential)
- Current AMSA issued Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45m Near Coastal)
- Certificate of Local Knowledge (CoLK)
- Responsible service of alcohol certificate (preferred)
- Ability to work varied hours across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays
Benefits
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- Attractive salary and positive work environment
- Study Assistance Policy
- Employee Referral Policy
- Parental Leave program
- Purchased Leave policy
- Private Health discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise