About Us With more than 180 years of knowledge and experience, Svitzer is a global leader in towage and marine-related services, and we strive every day to make port and terminal operations safer and more efficient. In the Australian region, Svitzer utilises a fleet of over 100 vessels to service ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. We are proud of our contribution to the community and are also the largest employer of Australian seafarers.
Do you have a positive attitude, a good work ethic, and are excited about the thought of working on the deck of a tugboat? If so, we have an opportunity for Deckhands to join our team working across Melbourne & Westernport on an unrostered casual basis.
Due to the nature of the position being required to potentially relief at short notice, preference will be given to candidates who reside within two hours of the operation or are willing to relocate at their own expense.
What You Can Look Forward To Operating 24/7 means we offer flexible rosters and hours for employees. This helps us ensure we keep Australian ports running safely and efficiently around the clock. Our important contribution to the national supply chain would not be possible without our dedicated workforce. We believe our committed employees set us apart from our competitors and help make Svitzer a great place to work.
What You Will Do Reporting to the Port Manager and the Tug Master onboard the vessel, this position offers you the opportunity to perform deck and general-purpose duties relating to towage on our vessels in the port. Your key responsibilities in this position will include:
General maintenance of vessels, equipment, firefighting and environmental protection equipment and relevant store-based facilities
Handling of stores and equipment
Compliance with policies and procedures authorised by Svitzer and consistent with statutory obligations including quality assurance and ISM procedures
Ensuring day to day compliance with relevant environmental regulations
Participating in operational improvement exercises as required and liaise with Svitzer management regarding the improvement of operational procedures
What You Will Need To Succeed To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
A minimum General Purpose Hand Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher.
Current statements of attainment in Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) validity) and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (HLTAID009) A current AMSA Medical applicable to your Certificate of Competency
A valid MSIC or 'Job Ready' MSIC Application (or proof of ability to obtain)
A keen interest in the towage industry and willingness to develop your skills
Motivation towards safe workplace practices and compliance
Ability to work as part of a team and build excellent working relationships with external customers
Ability to work under pressure, particularly in emergency situations
Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written
Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
The right to live and work in Australia
Building a Diverse Workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likelyto apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
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