Description:
About Southern Ports
Southern Ports manages the three gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance, and facilitates trade through the commercial management of efficient, safe, sustainable, and customer-focused ports. Our three regional ports play a vital role in connecting Western Australia with world markets. It is our belief that strong regional ports lead to strong regions, and that results in economic and social benefits for the communities across the regions we serve. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting our teams and building a diverse and capable workforce that is geared to meet the current and future needs of our customers and the sustainability of our ports.
Salary range:
$69.58 per hour + superannuation.
For additional questions, please contact Marianna.
The Role
Southern Ports is recruiting a casual Deckhand to join their team in Bunbury. The Deckhand will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the Pilot Launches in an effective and timely manner.
This vacancy is offered on a casual, On-call basis, with a minimum engagement of 4 hours per shift.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure Port vessels are properly maintained, adequately fuelled and operational to meet the Port’s and regulatory requirements, SP policies, procedures, and practices.
- Assist the Pilot Launch Master in achieving their objectives in servicing and maintaining the Pilot Launches.
- Ensure regular maintenance/servicing of vessels is completed in appropriate timeframes.
- Carry out general housekeeping of vessels to a high standard.
- Ensure all machinery spaces are maintained in a clean/dry/oil-free condition.
- Service and test all marine safety equipment to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Perform Emergency Response functions and participate in Emergency Response training, exercises and drills.
- Review and update procedures and ensure compliance with Safety Management System
- Ensure general housekeeping of vessels is maintained to a high standard.
The Expertise
- Essential:
- Completed a course related to Occupational Health and Safety at Sea
- Complete internal training to ensure competency in Pilot transfers.
- Current WA Driver’s License
- Highly Desirable:
- Current Master
- Experience of Marine Vessel Maintenance
- Experience of Port Operations – Pilot launch/Tugs/Lines launch
- Understanding & compliance with legislation relating to security and floating craft maintained by the Port.
- Good working knowledge of principles and practices of OH&S
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
- Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business
To see the PD for this role, please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/964i7urp5j57qrj2ptffm/PD-Deckhand-Bunbury.pdf?rlkey=hsm0o0s9uvwo5r3dvjvun9dlu&st=rkhpc171&dl=0
Requirements
To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement. Ensure you include an up-to-date resume with a one-page cover letter (cover letter optional).
To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Bunbury and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
The successful applicant must:
- Have a current Australian driver’s licence
- Be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card
- Pass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing
- Provide a National Police Certificate that is within a 6 month period.
Southern Ports is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference or disability. We encourage applications from all culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians. Southern Ports is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and impartial workplace with equal opportunities for all employees.
Applications close COB April 10th. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period. Please contact Marianna on recruitment@southernports.com.au for more information.