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About Us
With more than 180 years of knowledge and experience, Svitzer is a global leader in towage and marine-related services, and we strive every day to make port and terminal operations safer and more efficient. In the Australian region, Svitzer utilises a fleet of over 100 vessels to service ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. We are proud of our contribution to the community and are also the largest employer of Australian seafarers.
Are you an encouraging leader who is dedicated to keeping your crew and vessel safe at all times? If so, we have an opportunity for a Tug Master to join our team in Albany, WA, on an initial 12-month fixed-term 50% part-time basis.
This position is unrostered, and you will be required to work a minimum of 91 days per year (50% of the annual number of days worked by a full-time employee). 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 operations or are willing to relocate at their own expense.
What You Can Look Forward To
Svitzer is aiming to reduce the CO2 intensity of its entire fleet by 50% by 2030. This will pave the way for fully carbon neutral operations just ten years’ later in 2040. It is an exciting time to join Svitzer, striving together towards a decarbonised future
Reporting to the Port Manager, this position offers you the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills and take responsibility for the safety of the crew and vessel at all times.
What You Will Do
Your key responsibilities in this position will include:
- Taking command of the vessel and its crew
- Leading and motivating the vessel crew on familiarisation and compliance with the safety management system
- Induction training of visitors, employees and other authorised personnel
- Managing crew discipline, dealing with issues as appropriate and escalating to local management where required
- Compliance with policies and procedures authorised by Svitzer and consistent with statutory obligations including quality assurance and ISM procedures
- Participation in operational improvement exercises and liaise with local management on improvement of operational procedures
- Supervision and assistance with maintenance as necessary
- The preparation of operational reports as required
What You Will Need To Succeed
To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
- A minimum Master <45m NC Certificate of Competency or equivalent
- A Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency or Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Certificate of Proficiency
- Statements of attainment in Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) (at least 2 years validity) and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (HLTAID001) (at least 12-months validity)
- A current AMSA Medical and a valid MSIC or ‘Job Ready’ MSIC Application (or proof of ability to obtain)
- Prior harbour towage experience and competence in operating ASD tugs would be highly advantageous
- A commitment to leadership, and the ability to work as part of an team and build excellent working relationships with external customers
- Ability to work under pressure, particularly in emergency situations
- Attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritise tasks
- Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- The right to live and work in Australia
If you share our excitement for the journey ahead and would like to work with leaders in the industry, we can’t wait to hear from you! To apply, click on the Apply button to be redirected to the job vacancy on the Careers at Svitzer website. Applications must be received by close of business Wednesday 7 June 2023. – please note we do not accept applications received via e-mail.
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
To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.
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