Lines Deckhand

About Us

With over 180 years of providing maritime expertise, Svitzer is a trusted name in towage and marine services worldwide. In Australia and Papua New Guinea, our fleet of more than 100 vessels ensures the safe and efficient operation of ports and terminals. Join Svitzer and be a part of a legacy that values safety, community, and excellence in marine operations.

Do you have a positive attitude, a good work ethic, and are excited about the thought of working on the deck of a vessel? If so, we have an opportunity for a Lines Boat Deckhand to join our team in Port Kembla, NSW, on a 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

Working in Port Kembla within the maritime industry offers the opportunity to be part of one of Australia’s key industrial hubs, where you can gain experience in large-scale shipping and logistics operations. The port facilitates a wide range of maritime activities, from bulk shipping to logistics, giving you varied and dynamic experiences that broaden your maritime skills and expertise.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Port Manager and the Leading Hand, this position offers you the opportunity to perform deck and general-purpose duties on our vessels in the port. Your key responsibilities in this position will include:

Securing and releasing lines for mooring and unmooring vessels.

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 thrive this position, you should demonstrate:

A minimum General Purpose Hand Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher.

Current statements of attainment in Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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

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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