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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.
Do you have a positive attitude, a good work ethic, and are excited about the thought of working on the deck of a tugboat? If so, we have an opportunity for a Deckhand to join our team in Brisbane on a unrostered casual basis.
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 the operation or are willing to relocate at their own expense.
What You Can Look Forward To
Svitzer Australia is a place where you can unleash your potential. There is no set program or journey - it’s a mix of opportunities and choice, and can be defined by you, your ambition and dedication. You leader is there to guide the way, support your goals, and if you look for opportunities, there is no telling where your career will take you.
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 be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
- A minimum Master <24mNear Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher.
- Current statements of attainment in Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) validity) and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (HLTAID009)
- 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 keen interest in the towage industry and willingness to develop your skills
- Motivation towards safe workplace practices and compliance
- Ability to work as part of a team and build excellent working relationships with external customers
- Ability to work under pressure, particularly in emergency situations
- Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Forklift High Risk License
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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