Waiter/Waitress - Permanent

The PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddle wheeler in the Southern Hemisphere.  Accommodating a maximum of 120 guests and operating 3, 4 and 7-night cruises on the Murray River from Mannum, 87 kilometres from Adelaide, this stunning vessel attracts guests from all over Australia and the world.

We are busy and need more staff immediately; therefore, please do not delay in applying.

About the Role

This permanent position is an integral part of the Murray Princess operation. The position involves all aspects of food and beverage service, including all preparation tasks for set-up and clean-up, and providing excellent customer service. The position also involves cleaning duties in the dining room and galley. On changeover days (Friday and Monday mornings) you will also assist with cabin housekeeping (bed making, linen changeover and cleaning bathrooms).

The roster for this role is 14.5 days on/ 13.5 days off; therefore, availability would be required to work onboard the Murray Princess for this roster period.

This role requires energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, and multi-skilling and time management.

The Waiter/Waitress will be expected to meet and exceed key performance indicators, whilst displaying a high level of work ethic.

About You

• Provide brilliant customer service
• Rapport and relationship building
• Take direction and work as part of an amazing team
• Achievement and results driven

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year hotel, or restaurant experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced team to reach goals
• Guest service experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - Essential
• Certificate Qualification in Hospitality - Desirable
• Food Safety Certificate - Desirable

How to Apply

Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can on the application, paying close attention to each question.

Applications close by 5pm on Friday, 4 September 2026 or earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

The Murray Princess is branded Captain Cook Cruises Pty Ltd and is part of the SeaLink Marine and Tourism division within the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore.

With around 10,000 employees, the Kelsian Group is one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 5000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers per year.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.