Cabin Waiter - Permanent Part-Time

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.

About the role

The Cabin Waiter plays an integral role in the Hospitality Operations on the Murray Princess. The Cabin Waiter position involves all aspects of cabin cleaning (housekeeping), making beds daily, changing linen, cleaning bathrooms, and bar work.

You will be working closely with all crew and as part of a dynamic team. You will be required to maintain professionalism, demonstrate excellence in safety, and always be reliable.

This role requires energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, multi-skilling, and time management. The successful applicant must be prepared to learn and progress into a Team Leader role in the near future; therefore, if you have experience in managing a small team, we would like to hear from you.

About You

• Customer-driven - you will be customer-facing whilst cruising
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Achievement and results-driven
• Self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude

These key requirements will be complimented by experience and skills in the following areas:

• Minimum of 1 year hotel/ housekeeping, or relevant experience
• Hospitality experience - Essential
• RSA - Essential
• Excellent attention to detail - Essential
• Customer service experience – Essential

All meals and accommodation on board the Murray Princess when rostered on duty are included. Transport from Adelaide CBD to Mannum is provided if required.  

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 18 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.

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.