Chief Engineer – 10 Weeks On / 10 Weeks Off Rotation – 40m Private / Charter MY

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Chief Engineer – 10 Weeks On / 10 Weeks Off Rotation – 40m Private / Charter MYApply Now Australia | New Zealand | Fiji | Tonga Are you a qualified Y3 engineer looking for an attractive local rotation with the opportunity to work across Australia and the South Pacific? Are you interested in kicking off the new role in January 2027? MYS Superyacht Crew is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join an exceptionally well-run 40m Italian-built private/charter motor yacht. Position Snapshot

• Salary: USD $9,000 per month
• Rotation: 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off
• Qualification: Y3, Y4 or equivalent
• Vessel: 40m Italian-built MY
• Location: Gold Coast home port
• Cruising: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga
• Start: January 2027
• Sponsorship: Available

The Role This is a hands-on engineering position aboard a well-maintained, professionally operated vessel with a strong charter focus. The yacht will be undertaking yard period work on the Gold Coast for the remainder of the year before returning to operations in 2027 The successful candidate will:

• Take responsibility for all aspects of the vessel’s engineering operations.
• Be hands-on with maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting.
• Plan ahead and proactively manage engineering spares, particularly in preparation for charter operations.
• Maintain high engineering standards and ensure operational reliability.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Y3, Y4 or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Has previous superyacht engineering experience (essential).
• Is practical, proactive and forward-thinking.
• Is confident managing engineering requirements independently.
• Ideally Australian or New Zealand based, or an international candidate able to rotate locally.

An excellent opportunity to secure a genuine 10/10 rotation on a quality vessel with a Gold Coast home port. Interested? Contact MYS Superyacht Crew for further details. 72662245 – luxury yacht in blue bay, mykonos, greece

• Classification: Engineer
• Location: Pacific
• Type: Rotational

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