Finding superyacht roles in Sydney

How to find superyacht jobs in Sydney. Visa, training, agencies and pay.

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Jobs

3 jobs in Sydney

Junior Deckhand- 38m Private MYMYS Superyacht Crew, Sydney, New South Wales Seasonal Stewardess – 35m Charter/Private MYMYS Superyacht Crew, Sydney, New South Wales Head Chef – 38m Private SuperyachtMYS Superyacht Crew, Sydney, New South Wales

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

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.

Where to applyImmiAccount

Who can applyAge 18 or older, on a yacht of 24 m or more that carries no cargo

What to sendContract or employment letter, health insurance and proof of funds

Agencies

Crew agencies in Sydney

Superyacht Crew InternationalSydney Superyacht Marina, Rozelle. Placing crew since 2009. +61 (0)410 689 288. crew@superyachtcrew.com.au. Won Superyacht Business of the Year (service provider) at the 2015 Superyacht Australia Awards.

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.

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. New Zealand citizens receive a Special Category visa (subclass 444) on arrival.

Pay rules

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.

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 Sydney.

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