Marine Officer Grade 2 , Transport and Main Roads

Maritime Safety Queensland is seeking a high performing and enthusiastic Marine Officer Grade 2 to join its team in Cairns.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Fishery & Marine
Classification Var.
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/546024/24
Closing date 04-Mar-2024
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Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration ASAP to 11 July 2025 with possible extension
Contact person John Downes
Contact details Phone: (07) 4052 7424
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This is a temporary position from ASAP until 11 July 2025, with possibility of extension.
A Marine Officer Grade 2 assists stakeholders and users of Queensland waterways by providing guidance on the legislative requirements for the safe and environmentally friendly use of commercial and recreational craft.
You will also directly deliver or coordinate the provision of an array of services including aids to navigation facilities, pollution education and response initiatives and safety education and compliance activities to ensure that all can have safe access to and use of Queensland's waterways.
Accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensure maintenance and operational procedures are current and consistently applied
• Ensure maintenance of operational plant, vessels, equipment, including pollution response equipment
• Participate in the development/review and observance of Safety Management Systems and procedures around the operation and Maintenance of departmental vessels
• Participate as a team member or lead a program of activities associated with MSQ programs and emergency situations
• Assist in a program of works to achieve audit objectives, eg, audit activities will include buoy moorings approvals and positioning, navigational aids, base safety and equipment
• Undertake a range of intelligence, investigative, project management and delivery activities that support the government's War on Wrecks priority
• Perform activities such as monitoring safety of vessels and assisting and leading aspects of the investigation process
• Participate in marine education and behavioural change initiatives designed to reinforce safety and environmentally sound practices, such as presentations to boating groups and providing advice at boat shows
• Assist in the development and delivery of educational programs and initiatives
• Identify the requirement for and use relevant resources to issue notices to mariners to ensure that local boat users are aware of hazards
• Provide field and administrative support in handling hazards to navigation
• Maintain or audit all aspects of the regional aids to navigation program including acquisition, placement, maintenance and removal to ensure that the infrastructure is sound and fit for purpose
• Participate and interact with people in other areas of MSQ and external agencies to deliver agreed outcomes
• Actively participate in performance appraisal processes and development opportunities and provide support to other staff

This role reports to the Area Manager.
The following Workforce Capability Success Profile Individual Contributor (manages self) competencies have been identified as most relevant to this role:

• Applies specialist knowledge and skills:
• Manages internal and external relationships
• Acts proactively
• Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives
• Models professional and ethical behaviour

Highly Desirable requirements: A Master
24m NC or Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 valid licence (certificate of competency) or higher, or other educational or maritime qualifications and/or experience which, in the opinion of the General Manager, Maritime Safety Queensland, are deemed suitable.
For more information about the accountabilities of the role and the competencies that form the basis of assessment of your suitability, please refer to the full role description.
John Downes, Area Manager, can be contacted on (07) 4052 7424 should you have any questions regarding this role.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/546024/24
Closing Date: Monday, 4 March 2024
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