Join an award winning tourism and transport company

About Us

SeaLink Travel Group is Australia’s largest land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations.

The publicly listed group is one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses, boasting performance-driven capabilities across ferry, bus and light rail.

The Group is made up of SeaLink marine and tourism operations and facilities and Transit Systems group, with domestic and international public transport contracts across five Australian states and territories, as well as Singapore and London.

Globally, The Group moves more than 206 million customers per year, has over 8,900 employees and operates approximately 3,500 buses and 117 vessels.

SeaLink Queensland operates from Townsville delivers 18 daily services to Magnetic Island, 5 services a week to Palm Island, and conducts local tours to Cape Cleveland Lighthouse, Orpheus Island, Palm Island, Whale Watching Tours and ship to shore transfers for visiting cruise ships between Airlie Beach and Port Douglas.

About the Role

The Vessel Master leads and manages safely and efficiently the daily operation of the vessel and its crew, ensuring the delivery of high standard passenger services. Clear communication, physical fitness and the ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines is paramount in this role. 

About You

• Experienced Vessel Master up to 35m
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Able to perform under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Proven Track record of Excellent Customer Service
• Fast Ferry Experience
• Knowledge of safety and maritime obligations
• MED 2 qualification or higher is valued but not compulsory
• Strong Work ethic

Benefits

• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Employee Travel Benefits Program

How to register your interest

Click INTERESTED and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.

SeaLink Travel Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.