Careers at RPAYC
Join Sydney’s premier club. Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is located in the heart of Newport on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, RPAYC is a busy and friendly yachting and sailing club with over 1900 members and is recognised as one of Australia’s premier sailing clubs, delivering one of the most comprehensive sailing and training programs as well as a comprehensive Boatyard and Marina Services and Food and Beverage Services.
To enquire or apply to a listed position email jobs@rpayc.com.au with your cover letter addressing the job criteria and current resume.
Administration - Sail Training and Centreboard
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport, located on the Northern Beaches, is a leading sail training and racing club for all ages, which operates year round. We are seeking a highly motivated Sail Training & Centreboard Administrator to administer the club’s extensive sail training programs and centreboard racing activities. The role would suit a university graduate with a Business, Recreational and or Sports background. And persons with existing work experience coordinating events/activities, database experience and community development.
The Role
This role will involve administering our sail training programs which operate from Tackers (7 -12 year olds), teenagers and all the way through to adult learn to sail, rostering instructors/coaches and ensuring a smooth transition of pathways for young sailors through a variety of boat classes. The role also includes the administration and co-ordination of the club’s centreboard sailing division. This is an exciting and varied role working as part of the sailing team – come and join us!
What You Bring to the Role
• Sports administration background (sailing experience highly regarded, yet not essential)
• Working with Children Check
• Experience or knowledge in membership based club environment (desirable but not essential)
• Exceptional organisational, time management and communication skills
• Proficient excel, word, database administration, social media and website skills
• Positive, can do attitude, customer focussed
• Sailing and Boat licence (desirable but not essential).
This is a permanent full-time role working Sunday to Thursday, with 5 weeks annual leave, plus superannuation.
Great opportunity to work in a fun environment, with a competitive remuneration and excellent working conditions, including on-site parking.
Please send your cover letter outlining your experience and resume to jobs@rpayc.com.au.
Only candidates successful for interview will be contacted.
Sailing Instructors
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s Discover Sailing Centre & Training Academy is looking for enthusiastic, professional and driven individuals to deliver our seasonal sail training programs, including Australian Sailing Discover Sailing courses and Club Participation Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults!
The Alfred’s Training Academy and Discover Sailing Centre offers an extensive sailing program for members and guests:
- Kids ‘Tackers’ & Teens ‘Out There’ Sailing Courses
- Adult Keelboat Sailing Courses
- Discover Sailing experiences on Keelboats & Windsurfers
- Class Training & Youth Development pathway programs
- School Sailing Programs (Start Sailing & Teams Racing)
- and more!
RPAYC is committed to the continuous development of our Instructors and supports professional training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role. Benefits include above award hourly rates, discount food from our Bistro & onsite parking.
Pre-requisite qualifications:
- Australian Sailing (or equivalent) Instructor Qualification (Dinghy, Keelboat, Powerboat or Windsurfing)
- Powerboat Handling Certificate (PB Level 2)
- NSW Boat Licence
- First Aid Certificate
- Working with Children Check
Requirements:
- Leadership
- Can do attitude
- Positive
- Club Spirit
- Time Management
- Weekly availability (mostly afternoon and weekends).
Chef - Casual
Permanent or Casual Chef Needed
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, located at Newport on the Northern Beaches, is seeking a motivated and dedicated casual chef, to join our Food & Beverage team, working across our bistro and functions.
Chef Requirements:
- Certificate III Commercial Cookery
- Be organised, efficient, reliable and service oriented
- Approx. 15-20 hours per week for immediate start
- This is a great opportunity to work in a fun, organised and dynamic environment with excellent working conditions by the waters of Pittwater.
Email cover letter & resume to: jobs@rpayc.com.au.
Kitchen Hand - Casual
Casual Kitchen Hands required – Come join our food & beverage team at the Alfred’s!
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, located at Newport on the Northern Beaches, are seeking a vibrant personality to fill a casual Kitchen Hand position, and join our Food & Beverage team, working across our bistro and functions.
- Located in Newport.
- Flexible hours,
- 2-3 days per week,
- staff benefits,
- onsite parking and a beautiful waterfront location.
- No experience necessary.
Boatyard Service Hands
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, located at Newport on the Northern Beaches, is seeking Boatyard Hands to join its dedicated Boatyard team, five days a week.
General duties include assisting with the lift / launch of vessels, preparation and application of marine coatings, polishing / detailing, cleaning and general maintenance of the Boatyard. Experience in both spray and rolling application of paints is advantageous.
The role includes paid industry training and certification.
The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently and proactively with attention to detail. Previous experience and a boat licence is also advantageous. Great opportunity to start your career in the marine industry.
Boatyard hours of operation 7.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday
Pay rate will be relevant to experience.
Please include a cover letter outlining your experience and benefits you could bring to the team.
Casual Chef & Bar Staff Needed
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, located at Newport on the Northern Beaches, is seeking a motivated and dedicated casual chef, and bar staff, to join our Food & Beverage team, working across our bistro and functions.
Casual Chef Requirements:
- Certificate III Commercial Cookery
- Be organised, efficient, reliable and service oriented
- Approx. 15-20 hours per week for immediate start Monday – Sunday
Casual Bar Staff Requirements:
- Current RSA certificate
- Barista skills (desirable)
- Bistro &/or Function experience
Casual hourly rates under the Registered & Licensed Clubs Award.
This is a great opportunity to work in a fun, organised and dynamic environment with excellent working conditions by the waters of Pittwater.
Please include a cover letter and CV with your application to jobs@rpayc.com.au.
Administration Assistant - Marina
Administration & Office Support
- Permanent part-time 25 hours per week (flexible)
- Salary pro rata $60,000 PA + superannuation
- Tuesday to Saturday
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is looking for a dynamic Administration Assistant to work with the Marina and Facilities team, located in Newport, on the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney.
This will be a varied and interesting role and one that will suit someone who is willing to be adaptable, enjoys being hands-on and has a can-do attitude.
Primarily responsibilities include;
- Handling enquiries (face to face and over the telephone)
- Processing casual berth and facility reservations for Club Members and visitors
- Invoicing and basic database maintenance
General administration - Maintaining waitlists and general reporting
Critical to your success in this role you will have;
- Minimum 3 years’ experience Customer Service and Administration
- Experience with excel, word, outlook and databases
- Excellent organisational, time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and be process driven
- Ability to multitask and thrive being busy
- Boating experience preferred but not essential
This role will require you to work Tuesday to Saturday and flexible hours will be offered for the right candidate. Paid additional hours may be required during peak periods.
Please send your cover letter outlining your experience and resume to waterfront@rpayc.com.au.
Applications close Monday 20th February 2023.
Administration Assistant - Boatyard
- Permanent part-time 25 hours per week (flexible)
- Monday to Friday
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is looking for a dynamic Administration Assistant to work with the Boatyard team, located in Newport, on the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney.
This will be a varied and interesting role and one that will suit someone who is willing to be adaptable, enjoys being hands-on and has a can-do attitude.
Primarily responsibilities include;
- Handling enquiries (face to face and over the telephone)
- Processing quotes and bookings for Club Members and visitors
Invoicing and basic database maintenance - General administration
Maintaining waitlists and general reporting
Critical to your success in this role you will have;
- Minimum 3 years’ experience Customer Service and Administration
- Experience with excel, word, outlook and databases
- Excellent organisational, time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and be process driven
Ability to multitask and thrive being busy - Boating experience preferred but not essential
- This role will require you to work Monday to Friday and flexible hours will be offered for the right candidate. Paid additional hours may be required during peak periods.
Please send your cover letter outlining your experience and resume to jobs@rpayc.com.au.
Only candidates successful for interview will be contacted.
Head Chef
Membership Coordinator
An exciting career opportunity exists for a passionate Head Chef to make their mark at one of Australia’s leading yacht clubs.
About us
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is located in Newport on the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney. Being one of the largest yacht clubs in Sydney the club has two kitchens catering for its busy restaurant and function operations.
About the role
A rare opportunity is now available for a dynamic and innovative Head Chef to lead our Kitchen team. This role will see you leading our kitchen brigade, designing and creating modern and varied menus for our members and guests.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position
- Must have experience in leading, motivating and developing a team with a “hands on approach”
- Ability to plan and create modern, varied menus that excite our members and guests
- Ability to execute on organisational direction
Strong work ethic, self-motivated with great attention to detail - Commercially and financially astute with excellent attention to detail
- Experience in managing a profitable business
- Have an understanding of WHS and hygiene practices
- Be able to work a flexible roster – weekdays and weekends
- Live locally on Northern Beaches – desirable
Does this sound like you? Then we want to hear from you!
Great opportunity to join the team at one of Australia’s finest yacht clubs.
If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter detailing your experience and resume to: jobs@rpayc.com.au (only candidates successful for an interview will be contacted).
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, located in Newport on the northern beaches, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated candidate to fulfill the full-time role of Membership Coordinator.
The Membership Coordinator role provides service to the Clubs 2,000+ membership together with managing new membership enquiries, applications and working closely with the Membership Committee & Club Management to grow the Club.
- The Membership Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of membership services, primary responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- The position will be responsible for developing a detailed knowledge and ability to manipulate the membership database, to capture and report on membership trends.
- Take new membership inquiries and process applications
- Coordinate interviews for potential members
Maintain the membership database - Capture & analyse data for preparation of monthly statistics reports
Provide support to the Membership Committee including preparation of monthly agenda and papers, attendance at monthly meeting and taking of minutes - Plan and organise new member events inclusive of new member packs and collateral
In order to fulfill the obligations of this role, the successful candidate will require;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented, organized, with a strong ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Proficiency with computers and office applications
What we can offer:
- Competitive Salary Package
- 4 weeks annual leave
Industry based training - Onsite parking
- Discounted meals
- Great location, with beautiful views
- The role is Tuesday through Saturday.
If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter detailing your experience and resume to: jobs@rpayc.com.au (only candidates successful for interview will be contacted).
Boatyard Operations Manager
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, located in Newport on the northern beaches, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated candidate to fulfil full-time the role of Boatyard Operations Manager to manage an established team with a 50 tonne travel lift and hardstand capacity for up to 10 boats.
The Boatyard Operations Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Boatyard Operations, primary responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- Quality Control: ensure works are completed to the highest standards
Works: manage and oversee all works to provide an efficient and productive Boatyard including identifying issues, liaising with clients, tenants and contractors - Scheduling: oversee, review job cards and works to ensure efficient and accurate completion, to minimise schedule changes
- Communication: maintain and facilitate high service levels, as well as communication with clients, tenants and contractors
- Staffing: Manage staff including employment, training and development
- Budget and Reporting: Budget, forecast and monthly reporting
- WH&S and Environment: manage and uphold compliance and risk mitigation controls
- Stock and Supplies: oversee stock and supplies
- Equipment: Ensure all equipment is maintained, repaired, serviced
In order to fulfill the obligations of this role, the successful candidate will require;
- Boatyard experience
Travel lift operation experience - Boat licence and boat handling experience
Experience managing and motivating a team - WH&S and compliance understanding
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented, organized, with a strong ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Proficiency with computers and office applications
What we can offer:
- Extremely Competitive Salary Package
- Industry based training
Onsite parking - Discounted meals
Great location, with beautiful views - Our ideal candidate will be a strong leader, with excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and will drive the delivery of quality results to a timely schedule with a well-trained and motivated team.
If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter detailing your Boatyard experience and resume to: jobs@rpayc.com.au (only candidates successful for interview will be contacted).