Address About Us
As a leading global towage provider, Svitzer provides a crucial link in the Australian and Papua New Guinean supply chain. When you join us at Svitzer, you’ll be part of a team of professional and dedicated people who work together every day to provide our customers with safe, reliable, and efficient marine services in ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. At Svitzer, safety comes first.
We are actively seeking Expressions of Interest from local and skilled Deckhands, who possess a positive attitude and a good work ethic, with to be considered for casual opportunities across our South Australian towage operations including Port Adelaide and Port Pirie.
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 either of the operations.
What You Can Look Forward To
Svitzer is aiming to reduce the CO2 intensity of its entire fleet by 50% by 2030. This will pave the way for fully carbon neutral operations just ten years' later in 2040. It is an exciting time to join Svitzer, striving together towards a decarbonised future.
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 thrive in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
A minimum General Purpose Hand NC Certificate of Competency or higher, along with certification in Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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 genuine interest in working on tugs, and a strong desire to develop your skills and knowledge within this field
A willingness to work across various operations and vessels
Show motivation towards maintaining safe workplace practices and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures at all times
A collaborative spirit, with the ability to work effectively within a team and foster strong relationships with external clients
Proven capacity to perform under pressure, particularly during emergency scenarios
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise interaction with team members, supervisors, and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in problem-solving and fault-finding, coupled with a proactive approach to addressing challenges
The right to live and work in Australia
If you share our excitement for the journey ahead and would like to work with leaders in the industry, we can’t wait to hear from you! To apply, click on the Apply button to be redirected to the job vacancy on the Careers at Svitzer website. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 29 March 2024. – please note we do not accept applications received via e-mail.
We reserve the right to commence the next steps of our recruitment process prior to the closing date, therefore it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible.
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 likely to 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!
How to Apply
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