Finding superyacht roles in Gold Coast

How to find superyacht jobs on the Gold Coast. Visa, training and pay.

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Jobs

3 jobs in Gold Coast

Chief Stewardess – 38m Private / Charter MYMYS Superyacht Crew, Gold Coast, Queensland Chief Engineer – 10 Weeks On / 10 Weeks Off Rotation – 40m Private / Charter MYMYS Superyacht Crew, Gold Coast, Queensland 2nd Stewardess – 47m Private MYMYS Superyacht Crew, Gold Coast, Queensland

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Check which visa you need

Crew on a yacht of 24 m or more use the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), Superyacht Crew stream. Guests use a visitor visa. Superyacht Australia, reviewed October 2026.

Where to applyImmiAccount

Who can applyAge 18 or older, with a crew contract or letter of employment

What to sendContract or letter, supporter letter or sponsorship, and proof of funds

Rules

Visas and work rules

Crew visa

Subclass 408, Superyacht Crew

Usually granted for up to 12 months. It cannot be extended and is tied to the named employer. If the job ends, leave within 28 days or apply for a new visa. Under 3 months from outside Australia needs a supporter: the captain, owner or operator. Check the rules for your passport.

Guests and visitors

Visitor visas do not allow work

Guests use an ETA (subclass 601), an eVisitor (subclass 651) or a visitor visa (subclass 600), depending on passport. Crew working on board need a work-appropriate visa. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

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 Gold Coast.

Crew

Where crew go

Crew facilities listed by the yards and the marina.

Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard

Superyacht Crew Zone, a yacht concierge for crew support, courtesy cars and free WiFi.

The Boat Works

Gym access, laundries, courtesy cars and 3 on-site restaurants and cafes. Crew accommodation at Pier25.

Sanctuary Cove

Shopping, dining, golf and wellness facilities beside the marina.

From the operators' own sites.

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