Marine Crew Opportunities | Horizontal Falls

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures is proud to be the region’s most awarded, experienced, and longest running tour operator as we offer the widest range of day trips and luxury overnight adventure tours to the spectacular Horizontal Falls and the scenic surrounds.

Off the back of a bumper season with plans to make each year bigger and better… we’re inviting you to come along for the journey.

About Journey Beyond

Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other. The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:

• Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
• Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
• Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt. 

About The Role

As we continue to invest in the future of our marine operations at Horizontal Falls, we are creating opportunities for people who are passionate about building a career on the water. Our marine team delivers exceptional guest experiences while operating in one of Australia’s most spectacular and remote locations.

This is more than just a job on the water. It’s an opportunity to build a long-term marine career with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business. Whether you’re looking for your first role as a Deckhand, already hold marine qualifications, or are ready to take the next step towards becoming a Vessel Master, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking motivated individuals to join our marine team and grow with us through structured training, mentoring and career development pathways. You’ll be supported by experienced marine professionals and provided with development opportunities to gain skills and qualifications such as COST, Coxswain and/or Master 5. With progression pathways into Vessel Master or Marine Engineer, leadership and management roles, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a unique operational environment while living and working just metres from the iconic Horizontal Falls. Accommodation and meals are provided while on roster.

In addition to developing your marine capabilities, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Indigenous tourism and the cultural significance of the Horizontal Falls region. Through our connection with the Dambeemangaddee People, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the stories, culture and sense of place that makes this destination unlike anywhere else in Australia.

Positions will commence in early 2027.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. You’ll be a strong communicator with a positive attitude, have a willingness to learn and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues. A commitment to safety, professionalism and supporting your team will be at the core of everything you do, along with a high standard of personal presentation and a strong work ethic.

While marine qualifications and experience are highly valued, they aren’t the only things we are looking for. We believe great marine professionals are built through experience, training and the right attitude, so we’re seeking individuals with the commitment, potential and drive to build a long-term career with us.

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

If you have the right attitude, a commitment to safety and a desire to build a career on the water, we want to hear from you. Apply now!