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MATE/ENGINEER & STEW/CHEF | Oyster 625

Oyster Crew

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Australia , Anywhere
Fixed term
English

Other Skills

  • •
    Organizational Skills
  • •
    Detail Oriented
  • •
    Proactivity

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Solid offshore sailing background
  • Strong practical engineering ability
  • Yachtmaster (preferred)
  • STCW valid ENG1

Requirements:

  • Join experienced owners with a focus on crew development
  • Manage sailing and engineering tasks onboard
  • Assist in maintaining high interior standards
  • Provide family-style cooking and remote provisioning

Job description

This is a remote position.

Mate/Engineer & Stew/Chef (Couple or Individuals welcome) – 20m Oyster SY

Start: 8th September 2026
Location: Australia (World Rally itinerary)
Contract: 8 months
Salary: DOE

The Role:
You’ll be joining experienced owners who are hands-on yet supportive, with a strong focus on crew development and progression. There is genuine scope for the Mate/Engineer to step up into a Captain role during the program.

We are seeking a driven Mate/Engineer and Stew/Chef (couple or individuals) for a well-maintained 20m Oyster sailing yacht embarking on an Oyster World Rally program. This is a rare opportunity to gain serious offshore mileage across remote and bucket-list cruising grounds.
Mate/Engineer:
  • Solid offshore sailing background
  • Strong practical engineering ability
  • Yachtmaster (preferred)
  • Organised, detail-driven, and proactive
Stew/Chef:
  • Confident on watch and under sail
  • Capable, adaptable cook (family-style, remote provisioning)
  • Strong interior standards with a proactive mindset

TOP TIPS BEFORE APPLYING:

If you’re genuinely interested in this role, take a moment to think about how you present yourself. At this stage, we only know you from your application - so make it count!

Please read the full job description carefully and only apply if you meet the relevant experience and certification requirements.

A few things that really help your application stand out:

• Keep your CV clear, professional and ideally no more than 2 pages
• Include a short profile/objective section about yourself
• Add all relevant experience, qualifications, skills and contact details
• Include at least 3 written references where possible
• Chefs - please include a food portfolio (your own work only please) and any relevant Instagram links
• Upload all relevant and valid certificates as PDFs

Most importantly, complete your application properly through the system so we can review everything in one place.

⚠️ Please apply directly via the “I’m Interested” button only.





Requirements

  • STCW & valid ENG1
  • Sailing yacht experience (15–45m)
  • Positive, professional, easy-going personalities
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