Join the Crew at Sunlover Reef Cruises – Pontoon Caretaker

About the role:

We are seeking a hands-on, reliable, and motivated Pontoon Caretaker to join our team at Moore Reef. This unique role is based offshore on our reef pontoon, working a roster of 4 days / 3 nights.

Candidates must be comfortable staying overnight on the pontoon for multiple consecutive nights as this is an essential requirement for the role.

As the Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining the safety, security, and upkeep of the pontoon, ensuring smooth daily operations and providing support to visiting crew and guests. This position requires someone who enjoys working independently in a marine environment, is proactive in problem-solving, and takes pride in keeping facilities in excellent condition.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintenance and upkeep of our pontoon infrastructure

• Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of our pontoon vessels - Glass Bottom Boat and Semi-Submersible

• Performing daily and monthly vessel checks

• Monitor weather conditions and report any issues to the operations team

• Ensure the safety and security of the pontoon, specially overnight

About you:

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A current Coxswain Grade 1 certificate or higher

• A current Provide First Aid certificate

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Ability to work independently

• A professional approach with high standards of grooming and presentation

• The right to live and work in Australia

• A minimum of 1-2 years marine/maritime industry experience

What we offer:

• A rotating roster of 4 days on / 3 days off, including weekends and public holidays

• The chance to live and work on the Great Barrier Reef

• A supportive and professional team environment

• An exciting role where no two days are the same

About Sunlover Reef Cruises

We are an Australian-owned and operated company, and we have been operating tours from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef since 1991. We are proud to have showcased the reef to visitors from all corners of the globe.

We are committed to:

• professionalism, integrity and expertise of all of our team

• utmost respect and care for our environment

• safety above all for guests and employees

• quality and excellence of Great Barrier Reef experience

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same with the reef as your backyard we'd love to hear from you!

Apply online today. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note sponsorship is not available for this position