AddressWho we are
TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for eleven Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation, providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.
With 99% of the State’s freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Port Operative to provide day-to-day on ground support for operational issues associated with shipping movements and to provide high quality maintenance and repairs to property, plant and equipment at TasPorts King Island facilities. Working within a small team this role is multi-faceted.
This is a casual position based at King Island.
Role responsibilities:
- Undertake all repair and maintenance requirements of appropriate infrastructure, plant and equipment in a timely and efficient manner
- Undertake stevedoring activities as required
- Assist with the berthing and letting go of vessels
- Undertake security duties as required
- Undertake coxswain duties on the lines boat as required
- Slip boats at Currie and carry out routine maintenance
For a full list of the role duties, please see the Position Description on the TasPort's Careers page: Careers (tasports.com.au)
What you will have (essential):
- Working at heights training
- Confined space training
- Current first aid qualification
- Open forklift licence
- Ability to acquire and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
Desirable:
- Possession of Dogman certificate
- Possession of basic rigging training
- Chainsaw operations licence
- Radio operations certificate
- Dangerous goods licence
- Winch operations licence
- HC Drivers licence
- Coxswain certificate
- Current Safety at Sea Certificate
If you do not currently have the required licenses, but have demonstrated capability to acquire, we're happy to support you in obtaining them.
Why work for us?
TasPorts offer a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.
As an employee of TasPorts you will benefit from our strong focus on wellbeing including a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participating in health and community building initiatives.
Where to next?
TasPorts offer a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace, where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.
All applications are to include the following:
- Current CV
- Cover Letter
For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: www.tasports.com.au, or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email: ***********@tasports.com.au.
Applications close 5:00 pm, Monday 8th July 2024.
