Frequently Asked Questions

To maintain the very highest level of service to both job seekers and marine employers, Watercrew charges a small fee to job seekers for its Premium Membership. There is also a per month per job advertisement fee for marine employers.

This fee helps us continue maintaining and improving our job search facility so you can land your dream job as soon as possible.

Job Seekers can still become a Watercrew Member for free with our Standard Membership option,  which allows you to search the jobs database and access certain areas of the website.  See Q2 for full details of the Membership Plans and inclusions.

NOTE: Special Introductory Offer:

• FREE for all Job Seekers (Limited Time so sign up today!)
• 50% OFF for Marine Employers placing a job advertisement
• Click here for complete pricing guide

Please note: For a limited time only we are allowing all Job Seekers to register for FREE! As a special introductory offer, if you register today you will receive all of the benefits of a premium member FREE of charge. What have you got to lose? Sign up today!

1. Watercrew specialises exclusively in the Australian marine industry only, ensuring we directly address the unique needs of this thriving industry.

2. Watercrew is not a traditional recruitment agency; we do not get involved in the interviewing or screening process. Our system has been designed to put job seekers and employers in direct contact with each other, eliminating the need for middle-man which attracts additional agency fees.

   Put simply, a job seeker registers and creates their online personal profile allowing them to outline a comprehensive summary of their qualifications, skills and experience. Employers place job advertisements outlining the exact criteria of the job, and the Watercrew system automatically sends any suitable candidates a 'new job alert' via email. The job seeker can then choose to 'apply for' or ignore the job. If they apply, the employers are given access to their online profile and they can then choose to interview, short list or decline their application (all online!).

3. Watercrew services ALL jobs in the marine industry, not just water-based jobs. Whether you are looking for a land-based administrative position with a yacht charter company, a dive instructor position on the Great Barrier Reef or a Skipper's job with a luxurious superyacht, Watercrew caters for the full range.

4. Watercrew can help ALL Australian marine businesses looking for staff, not just boating operators. We can find jobs for companies across a range of specialities including surfing, diving, marinas, chandleries, retailers, yacht clubs, surveyors and boat builders, as well as private and commercial vessels plus more!

5. With Watercrew, you can find jobs suiting all levels of experience from those that do not require formal qualifications right through to highly qualified jobs.

6. Watercrew has a unique Online Job Match Function. Using a percentage point scale, Watercrew matches job seekers to the most suitable jobs available, based on their qualifications, skills and experience.

   The higher the job match score, the better fit job seekers are for the position. This means we only send you jobs or candidates that really suit you or your business, saving both parties valuable time, money and energy! 

7. Watercrew is a privately owned business run by people who have many years experience across a diverse range of occupations in the Australian and International marine industry.

8. Watercrew is also a central hub for marine industry Training Centres, news and information.

• Once you have created your Online Profile, you will automatically be emailed any job opportunities that match your qualifications, skills, experience and goals. 
• Watercrew's unique Online Job Matching function will also give you a percentage rating of your suitability for these particular jobs.  
• You can choose to directly apply for any of these jobs or delete them from your shortlist. 
• You can also upload resumes and photos to your Profile to enhance your chance of success in landing your dream job.
• You can change your profile at any time and deactivate your account whenever you like.
• You can also upload your Employment History and Referees along with your Career Goals and Personal Summary. This saves you time and money when applying for jobs as all your information is at your fingertips!

Employers upload job vacancies online. Using the same 'tick box' system job seekers use when they register, the employers outline what "Job Type" their vacancy fits into and also what "Skills" are required to fill the position.

Watercrew's unique Online Job Match Function then springs into action and if your qualifications, skills and/or experience match the job, you will be sent an email inviting you to view the job details online. You are in total control, you can then decide whether you wish to Apply or Ignore the job opportunity. This system protects your privacy when job hunting through Watercrew.

Watercrew is exclusively dedicated to the Australian marine industry and focuses on ALL jobs in marine businesses. We have full time, part-time, relief and contract positions for both water and land-based jobs.  Businesses listing jobs are from a diverse range of specialties including boat builders, commercial boat operators, private vessels, fishing diving, waterskiing, wakeboarding, paddling, surfing, kitesurfing, surf lifesaving, and  swimming-related businesses, as well as marinas, boat yards, surveyors and Volunteer Marine Rescue operations, just to name a few!

Currently, Watercrew is matching candidates with jobs all across Australia. At present, the greatest number of jobs advertised on Watercrew are located in NSW and QLD. Watercrew is not yet available for international jobs.

All Australian citizens or anyone who holds a legal work permit to work in Australia can apply for jobs with Watercrew.

Simply click on the "Register Now" button on the top right hand corner of any page and follow the prompts. You do not have to complete all of your information at once, as you can save and come back to it at a later time. Once you have created your Personal Profile page, you will be emailed a Username and Password. This allows you to login to your private Profile page whenever you like.  You are able to activate or deactivate your profile at any time. For more detailed information on signing up to Watercrew's Job Search, please click here.

No. Features such as Photo and Resume Upload are optional.  However, the more information you provide will help Watercrew provide a more accurate Job Matching percentage for any positions you apply for.

Once you have completed your Online Profile, you will be emailed matching jobs immediately!  As new positions become available that suit your profile, these will also be instantly sent through to your email address.

Watercrew has a function for you to upload your resume and we strongly recommend you use it. Employers are more likely to look at your Profile if you have a resume attached. If you would like professional assistance in putting your resume together, please email resumes@watercrew.com.au with your query or request and we will come back to you with more detail.

Currently Watercrew accepts documents in the following format: Microsoft® Word® (.DOC). The total file size must be less than 1mb.

If you cannot upload your resume, please contact our customer service department at customerservice@watercrew.com.au and we can either help you upload it or do it for you.

Using a simple tick-box system, Job Seekers outline their "Preferred Job Types" along with their "Skills" which can include formal qualifications and experience based skills.

Using the same system Employers outline what "Job Type" their job vacancy fits into along with the "Skills" required to successfully fill their job vacancy. Employers will outline whether the skills are Mandatory, Highly Desirable or Advantageus.

Using a percentage point scale, Watercrew matches you to the best fitting job based on your qualifications, skills, experience, etc. The Percentage Match Score indicates how strongly you fit a particular job. The higher the score, the better suited you are for the position.

Sample Job Match Analysis:

If you would like to improve your match results, you may want to revise your profile, personal summary and ensure you have ticked all the the qualifications, skills and experience you have. The "Skills" section is the most important to complete accurately and thoroughly. Alternatively, check out Watercrew's Training Section to find out how and where you can further develop your skills. You may find that you are just a short course away from landing your dream job!

The Marine Industry often has jobs suitable for couples. If you are seeking this style of employment, please specifiy this in your Personal Profile. Watercrew can then help applicants find jobs that are ideal for couples, eg. Yacht skipper and host, or managers of a land-based marine business. 

Yes! Protecting your contact information is a fundamental part of Watercrew's operation. Your name and personal information remains invisible to employers who have matching jobs for you to consider, so privacy and confidentiality is respected at all times. You remain completely anonymous until you decide to apply for a job. It is only at this time that the employer will be able to view your profile, resume etc. You are always in complete control of who sees your information. For more details on our Privacy Policy please click here.

If it appears that your screen is stuck or that "saving" your page is not working for you, review the contents of the page to ensure that every mandatory field is completed. For any further technical problems, email customerservice@watercrew.com.au