Current Vacancies

Set your career sailing with Spirit of Tasmania

Come on board and join a team of over 500 employees working together to run one of Australia's iconic tourism operators. 

Introduction

With two twin ships sailing across Bass Strait each night, carrying up to 1400 passengers and 500 vehicles, we require a talented hands-on team to maintain our vessels in shipshape condition and to ensure our passengers experience an enjoyable and relaxing trip to remember.

We employ a diverse range of roles, offering you a unique and long-term career and the opportunity to develop your skills and experience.

We encourage you to explore our current vacancies and watch our videos capturing the career highlights and stories from some of our current Spirit of Tasmania employees.

Current Vacancies

Please note, to be eligible for employment, you may be required to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC). For further details regarding the MSIC Scheme, please click here.

Casual Stewards

Expressions of interest are being sought for Casual Stewards (Tasmania & Victoria based) on-board Spirit of Tasmania.

Spirit of Tasmania operates twin ships sailing across Bass Strait carrying up to 1,400 passengers and 500 vehicles each night and on selected day sailings during peak season. With over 540 people employed across a variety of roles both on board the ships and ‘on shore’, we are focused on delivering exceptional and unparalleled passenger and freight services across Bass Strait.

Our move to a new terminal at Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong provides an improved experience for our passengers and freight customers and with two new vessels arriving from 2024, this is an exciting time to join Spirit of Tasmania!

If you enjoy working in a high energy, fast paced team environment and one of these roles sound like one you would be passionate about, apply now!

STEWARDS

To be successful in the steward role, you will bring a positive professional and customer-focused attitude. Experience in roles that involve food and beverage service and/or housekeeping/cabin services is desirable and applicants must hold a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate.

Salary - $644.88 (for each day worked)

Applicants are requested to provide:

  • Cover letter & CV
  • Any relevant certificates
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
  • Food Handler Certificate

Details of the role and how to apply can be viewed on Seek.

Apologies, but only shortlisted applicants will be notified. 

Casual Cooks

Expressions of interest are being sought for Casual Cooks (Tasmania & Victoria based) on-board Spirit of Tasmania.

Spirit of Tasmania operates twin ships sailing across Bass Strait carrying up to 1,400 passengers and 500 vehicles each night and on selected day sailings during peak season. With over 540 people employed across a variety of roles both on board the ships and ‘on shore’, we are focused on delivering exceptional and unparalleled passenger and freight services across Bass Strait.

Our move to a new terminal at Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong provides an improved experience for our passengers and freight customers and with two new vessels arriving from 2024, this is an exciting time to join Spirit of Tasmania!

If you enjoy working in a high energy, fast paced team environment and one of these roles sound like one you would be passionate about, apply now!

COOKS

To be successful in the cook role, you will bring a demonstrated cooking experience in a professional food production capacity, preferably in a high volume based environment and be able to prepare menus in line with agreed food concept and standard recipes. Applicants must hold a Commercial Cookery III Certificate (Australian registered).

Salary - $768.84 (for each day worked)

Applicants are requested to provide:

  • Cover letter & CV
  • Any relevant certificates (Commercial Cookery III Certificate (Australian registered).
  • Food Handler Certificate

Details of the role and how to apply can be viewed on Seek.

Apologies, but only shortlisted applicants will be notified. 

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