Overview
Serco is a place where you can grow
Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.
Benefits
We offer lots of headroom for you to grow and versatile benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:
Access to training and development programs
Long-term government-backed contracts
Supportive, collaborative work culture
Be part of a team that shapes global scientific research
Unique opportunity aboard the world leading Icebreaker vessel
Availability for 21/11/25 – 4/2/26 - Casual position
Must hold AMSA-issued Watchkeeper Deck (Unrestricted) Certificate
Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) Unlimited Offshore Certificate
Make an impact at Serco
As a Deck Officer onboard the RSV Nuyina, you'll ensure safe navigation, oversee vital safety equipment, and support key vessel operations. Working closely with the Master and Chief Mate, you'll be part of a dedicated team that contributes to the ship\'s maintenance and safety protocols.
As a Deck Officer, you'll make a positive impact by:
Managing navigation watches and monitoring the vessel's passage plan
Testing and maintaining life-saving and firefighting equipment
Overseeing cargo operations and coordinating with shore teams
Supporting training and induction for new crew members
Ensuring compliance with Serco's Safety Management System (SMS)
Participating in safety drills and emergency response activities
Serco is a place for you
To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Have
Current Passport
AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
AMSA-issued Watchkeeper Deck (Unrestricted) Certificate
Dynamic Positioning Operator Unlimited Offshore (DPO) Certificate
GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC)
Security Awareness Training
Advanced Firefighting (AFF) and proficiency in survival craft
Experience in polar, scientific, or resupply vessel operations
Ability to use ship operating IT systems and draft documents
Ability to pass a Polar Medical
This is a position of trust and responsibility and to support this we will conduct a thorough probity assessment as an essential selection component for this role. You must have the ability to become a Permanent Resident of Australia and be willing to undergo an AAD Polar Medical Examination.
Are you ready to do important work that really matters?
At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world's most urgent and complex challenges.
We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disability.
By joining Serco, you'll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Impact a better future at Serco.
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📌 Deck Officer With Dpo Unlimited
🏢 Serco
📍 Hobart