AddressOur people are the heart and soul of our business - their passion and pride have been the foundation of our Port’s success story. We embrace individuality and diversity and encourage anyone who aligns with our values to apply to join us on our journey.
About the Port
The Port of Townsville Limited (the Port) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and North Queensland for over 156 years. Today, we are Australia’s largest sugar, lead, copper, zinc, fertiliser and molasses port as well as the largest container and automotive port in Northern Australia, servicing 80% of its people with everyday goods.
More than 8 million tonnes of goods, worth more than $10 billion, cross our wharves each year. Thanks to our customers, we are one of the country’s most diverse ports, handling 30 different commodities over eight berths. We provide global linkages to more than 130 ports and 44 countries with over 75% of our trade exchanged with Southeast Asia every year.
To chart a course for the delivery of sustainable prosperity as Australia’s Port for the Future, we recently released our Port Vision 2050 – 30-year sustainability plan.
Among our 30-year goals are:
- becoming climate-positive, climate-ready port, planting an additional million trees and halving baseline emissions
- transforming 10 hectares of land along Ross Creek into vibrant waterfront destinations,
- supporting $5 million in local community projects through a newly established Port Community Fund; and
- delivering the $1.6 billion port expansion in line with trade needs and facilitating more than $700 billion in economic value for Northern Australia
Working with us
The Port is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. When you join our team, you will be joining a safe, supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment where employees feel they can be themselves.
We value the physical and mental health of our employees. Through our evolving Health and Wellbeing Program we offer free counselling and annual flu vaccinations, access to Fitness Passport, and special private health offers. Our flexible work arrangements allow you to vary your work arrangements to provide greater flexibility to balance your personal and professional life, making this a fantastic family-friendly place to work.
About the role and you
Marine pilotage services at our ports are managed in-house and the Port also provides outsourced services to Abbott Point port, a deepwater port located just outside of Bowen, approximately 200km south of Townsville.
Reporting to the Manager Pilots, you will join our dedicated team of Marine Pilots working across all three ports to ensure the safe and efficient pilotage of the vast range of vessels that come to port. All new Pilots undergo extensive training under the guidance of Senior Marine Pilots to develop local port knowledge and as such, the successful candidate will commence at a trainee level and undertake the training and licensing required to attain an unrestricted pilot licence for the Port of Townsville Limited.
Ideally, you have pilotage experience, however you may also be a master mariner with ship handling experience, looking for a change.
The position is based in Townsville, Tropical North Qld, with travel to the Ports of Lucinda and Abbott Point. As our Pilotage team are critical to continuous port operations, the team works on a rotating roster and it is a requirement to be available for work 24 hours per day whilst on roster. Due to the geographical location of the three ports serviced by Townsville based Pilots, extensive travel within the region can be expected.
Townsville is the 13th largest city in Australia, and by far the largest population base in Northern Australia. The region has one of the most diverse economies in regional Australia, is widely recognised as the commercial hub of Northern Australia and maintains an enviable lifestyle for residents and a stunning natural environment.
A relocation package will be offered, should the successful candidate reside outside of Townsville.
To be successful in the role, you will require
- a valid Master Class 1 Certificate of Competency (including Manila STCW 2010 Amendments), issued or recognised by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
- a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness and you will be required to maintain validity through the entire tenure of employment as a Marine Pilot
- an ability to acquire a Queensland pilot licence and area endorsements for the region
- a current car (C class) drivers licence
- demonstrated experience in the safe and efficient pilotage of ships, or extensive experience as a senior mariner on a seagoing vessel required to carry a Master Class 1
- current knowledge of relevant marine acts, regulations, codes, standards and guidelines of shipping industry applicable to pilotage in Australia
- current certificate from a recognised simulator endorsing pilotage skills and/or a certificate from a recognised man model centre endorsing pilotage skills is desirable
Further details on the position can be found in the Position Description.
Application process
- Click apply and follow the prompts
- Attach your current resume and a cover letter to your application
- Applications close 11pm, Tuesday, 27 September 2022
- For enquiries, please contact ***************@townsville-port.com.au, noting that applications must be submitted via our recruitment site - email applications will not be accepted.
We evaluate based on merit and equity without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
