Finding superyacht roles in Brisbane
How to arrive, what Rivergate offers on site and what to check about your visa before working on a superyacht near Brisbane.
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What to do in your first week
Fly into Brisbane
Rivergate Marina and Shipyard says it is minutes to Brisbane's domestic and international airport.
Helpful tips before walking the docks
Superyacht Crew visa
The Superyacht Crew stream of the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) lets you work as crew for the employer named on the visa. It usually allows a stay of up to 12 months and cannot be extended. (Superyacht Australia, reviewed October 2026.) Check the rules for your passport.
If the job ends
The visa is linked to the employer named on it. If employment ends, crew must apply for a new visa if they are eligible, or leave Australia within 28 days, or sooner if the visa expires first. (Superyacht Australia.) Check the rules for your passport.
Superyacht Australia careers booklet
Superyacht Australia publishes a careers booklet for new crew. It lists Australian training providers and Australian recruitment agencies.
Crew pay by yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Bosun / 2nd Mate | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Chief Stew / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Stew | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Australia or Brisbane.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Rivergate Marina and Shipyard: Marina
- Rivergate Marina and Shipyard: Shipyard
- Rivergate Marina and Shipyard: Superyachts
- Rivergate Marina and Shipyard: Twenty years of Rivergate, 2026
- Dockwalk SuperPorts: Rivergate Marina and Shipyard
- Superyacht Australia: Arrival, border and biosecurity
- Superyacht Australia: Visas for crew and guests
- Superyacht Australia: Refit and haul-out
- Superyacht Australia: New superyacht crew
- Bureau of Meteorology: Brisbane climate statistics
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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