Junior Spatial Officer / Hydrographic Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Spatial Officer / Hydrographic Assistant

to join our Hydrographic Survey Team based at Outer Harbor.

About Flinders Port Holdings

Flinders Port Holdings is South Australia's leading Port services group with assets and operations across South Australia. Through integrated stevedoring, infrastructure, and logistics services, we connect South Australian businesses to each other and to the world. We own and operate Flinders Ports, Flinders Logistics, Flinders Warehousing and Distribution, HydroSurvey and Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal - the State's only container terminal.

With over 700 employees across the State, we are a diverse and dynamic organisation, committed to delivering the highest quality port and supply chain services.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Survey Manager within Flinders Ports, the Junior Spatial Officer / Hydrographic Assistant is responsible for the timely and effective provision of support for survey operations, working from Marine environment to office-based data processing and GIS data input and system creation.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, decisive and action orientated while being able to achieve and deliver outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist with the maintenance of all survey equipment as required.

· Conduct/assist with Hydrographic Calibration

· Line keeping for survey operations

· Act as Online Surveyor onboard hydrographic vessel

· Assist in process hydrographic data set

· Create both Auto CAD and GIS Deliverables

· Drafting Survey reports for review for Chief Surveyor or Survey Manager for review

· Responsible to follow workplace procedures and set standards and has autonomy to make technical decisions within the scope of the qualification/field.

· Makes detailed recommendations in relation to area of expertise at a high level

· Other duties as required.

About you

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret survey techniques and equipment.

Desirable Qualifications

We are very open to develop our employees to understand Hydrographic Survey programs and at this stage we are seeking candidates with at least one of the following qualifications.

· Hydrographic Surveying qualification (Preferable IHO Cat B or AHSCP Level 2)

· Spatial Science Qualification (certificate/ Degree)

· Metocean Experience/ Qualification

· Environmental Science (Preference for Degree)

· Marine Science (Preference for Degree)

Essential Qualifications

· Sound computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications

· Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or ability to gain.

Desirable Qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

· Experience in terrestrial survey practices, using preferably Trimble GNSS, Total stations and Levels.

· Basic MBES processing

· Hydrographic watchkeeping experience

· Hydrographic system calibration experience

· GIS/ Auto CAD deliverable

· Basic IT skills for survey system integration

· Experience with deployment of Tidal and Oceanographic equipment

· An understanding of survey techniques and equipment.

· Ability to discharge duties with minimal supervision.

· Ability to consistently perform work of appropriate quality, maintain productivity and meet deadlines.

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· A background in a marine environment, preferably with a Hydrographic experience

· Computer literacy in Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications.

· An understanding of the application of Work, Health and Safety legislation and its implications in the survey environment.

· Ability and willingness to assist in the development and implementation of new processes and procedures

This is permanent position with base hours of 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role flexibility of these hours of work will be required to accommodate operational needs.

Intra or interstate travel will be required.

What We Offer Our People

Flinders Port Holdings know that people are central to everything that we do. A career with us includes:

· Genuine professional development opportunities

· $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy

· Supportive team environment

To Apply

Even if you don't think you quite meet all the criteria, we'd still love to hear from you. Please click on the link provided to submit your application, ensuring your Resume and Cover Letter outlines your experience and qualifications.

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of the company, along with ability to hold a MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card). This role requires the incumbent to hold a valid driver's licence and possess Australian working rights.

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email *********@fphgroup.com.au to request a copy of the Position Description.

Flinders Port Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse range of candidates to apply for our vacancies.