Finding superyacht roles in Melbourne
How to find superyacht jobs in Melbourne. Visa, marina contacts and pay.
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Check which visa you need
Visitor visas do not allow work on board. Crew on a yacht of 24 m or more use the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), Superyacht Crew stream. Superyacht Australia, reviewed October 2026.
Visas and work rules
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.
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. New Zealand citizens receive a Special Category visa (subclass 444) on arrival. Check the rules for your passport.
Australian minimum pay rates
Australian minimum pay rates may apply to crew while a yacht is engaged in coastal trading (charter in Australian waters). Check the rules for your passport.
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 Melbourne.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- City of Melbourne: Melbourne City and Superyacht Marina
- d'Albora Marinas: Victoria Harbour Marina
- d'Albora Marinas: Pier 35 Marina
- Ports Victoria: Pilot Exemption Certificates
- Safe Transport Victoria: pilotage
- Ports Victoria: Transit Only Zone
- Superyacht Australia: arrival, border and biosecurity
- Superyacht Australia: pilotage requirements
- Superyacht Australia: visas for crew and guests
- Superyacht Australia: chartering in Australia
- Superyacht Australia
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
- Bureau of Meteorology: Melbourne Regional Office climate statistics
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