Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering cruise line. We specialise in a unique style of immersive adventures by small expedition ship. With humble beginnings hosting cruises on the Great Barrier Reef, the company has grown into a borderless fleet of three ships carrying between 72 and 120 guests. For four decades, Coral has operated with a single purpose – to take small groups of likeminded explorers to remote places with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. We offer a wide range of domestic and international destinations.  Coral is part of the NRMA Group, a member-owned brand that also operates NRMA Parks & Resorts, SIXT car rental, NRMA Electric Vehicle charging network and various marine businesses.

To support the operation, we are now looking for experienced Deck Team Members to join our fleet with an immediate start.  

What You'll Do

• Tender Master 
• General Deck Duties 
• Vessel Maintenance 
• Ships Lookout 
• Watch Keeping Duties 
• Passenger Assistance & Interaction. 

What You'll Bring

The minimum requirements are: 

One of the following certificates of competency 

• Master <35 
• Navigational Watch Rating 
• Able seafarer (Deck) 

Also, must hold: 

• Certificate of Safety training (CoST) - AMSA endorsed 
• International AMSA Medical 
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate. 

Desirable requirements: 

• Passenger ship experience 
• Proficiency in Survival craft highly regarded 
• Crowd Control & Crisis Management. 

What's in it for you

• Free accommodation and meals on board 
• An opportunity to see spectacular places 
• Career paths in Maritime with internationally recognised experience 
• Financial assistance with gaining qualifications
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
• Complimentary myNRMA membership & discounts on fuel, groceries, movie tickets, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel

Rosters will require a commitment of up to 6 weeks duration for domestic voyages and up to 8 weeks for international voyages.  

If this is the exciting career opportunity you are seeking, please submit your application. 

We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team.

As we screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications and experience meet our needs, we will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process. We wish you every success!