GPH - Deckhand
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Manly Fast Ferry and Fantasea Cruising are an integral part of Sydney’s transport and tourism system, but they are more than that. They are a part of Sydney’s identity adding to the vibrant tapestry of the finest harbour in the world.
Our marine entities operate under the NRMA Group, one of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, that is proudly member-owned.
What you’ll do
We are currently looking for casual General Purpose Hands (GPH), working across a 7 day per week roster, where you will be responsible for a high level of interaction with maritime customers.
As the face of the company, this opportunity will be responsible for assisting with vessel operations while providing a customer service to the passengers on board. This is a hands-on position, assisting passengers, fulfilling GPH and cleaning duties.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Work under the direction of the Master to maintain a safe and compliant marine operation.
- Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
- Safe deck line and boarding hardware handling
- Cleaning of passenger cabin and deck areas in a safe and efficient manner
- Watch keeping duties as instructed by the Master
- Passenger ticket validation, passenger assistance and maintain good passenger relations
- Safety and satisfaction of passengers on board
- Delivery of on-board kiosk beverage sales compliant with Responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines.
What You’ll Bring
- NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol license
- AMSA General Purpose Hand Certificate of Competency
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Valid NSW Working with Children’s Check
What’s In It For You?
At NRMA Marine our benefits include more than just great discounts. Here's a taste of what you can expect:
- Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
- Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more!
- Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel
- Employee Referral Program where you may be eligible for a $2,000 referral bonus payment
Know You Belong
We’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.
While we continue to commit to an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace we are proud of our key achievements to date:
- Recognised by Reconciliation Australia for our ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan
- Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2023-2025
- Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
- Awarded 2023 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer
If you are ready to join a high performing team and make a real difference, we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply today!
- NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol license
- AMSA General Purpose Hand Certificate of Competency
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Valid NSW Working with Children’s Check
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