**Job No**:Ad-4972
**Work Type**:Casual/Vacation
**Location**:Sydney
**Categories**:Ferry
**The role**
Transdev is offering several General Purpose Hand positions to passionate and outgoing individuals who are interested in joining Transdev Sydney Ferries on a casual basis with a strong potential to progress into permanent positions. If you have a strong focus on customers and a background providing customer service this role may be for you.
- Your key duties will involve:
- Working closely with our customers to ensure their care, comfort and safety, including answer their enquires and provide them with updated information about routes and timetables.
- Supervising gangways for boarding and disembarking vessels, ensuring passenger safety
- Participating in the daily operations, navigation (e.g. Lookout) and GPH duties on TDSF vessels
- Conducting safety inspections, providing emergency assistance as required and ensuring the vessels and wharves are kept clean.
- An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment process._
**What you bring**
- Apart from being a people-person, you will also have the following qualifications/certificates:
- Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Certificate I in Maritime Operations (GPH near Coastal)
- Certificate of Competency (near coastal) **card issued** by AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)/ Integrated Rating Ticket/ Able Seafarer Deck Rating (or equivalent e.g. Record of Service Book) or upon waiting on your card the official "Certificate of Competency Letter" issued from AMSA identifying the following:
- o **Name in Full**:
- o **Certificate Number**:
- o **Kind/Grade/Class(es)**:
- o **Issue Date**:
- o **Expiry Date**:
- o **Endorsements and Restrictions**:
- Demonstrated ability to swim 50 metres or equivalent (Download **Water Competency Form**)
- Possess a current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID009/010/011)
**You must upload all the above certificates/documents to be considered for this role**
**About Transdev Sydney Ferries**
Transdev Sydney Ferries is the operator of the iconic Sydney Ferries on behalf of the NSW Government employing around 650 staff at any given time and operating over 170,000 services per year throughout Sydney Harbour and its related waterways (e.g Barangaroo, Taronga zoo, Darling Harbour, _Manly_ and Circular Quay)
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Transdev, a world leader in the operation of passenger transport services. Transdev operates in 19 countries around the world, with over 83,000 employees.
**The benefits for you**
In addition to working in the iconic Transdev Sydney Ferries business, you will also be part of the broader Transdev global public transport brand. Transdev is a rapidly growing business and offers great career development opportunities.
- Transdev Sydney Ferries is a diverse work force supporting Equity in the workplace, First Nations, LGBTQI+
- Be part of an iconic public transport institution keeping Sydney moving
- Stable employment prospect with access to personal training and developments
**Our values and beliefs**
- The work we carry out touches the lives of our families, friends and future generations alike. Contributing to our growing, local and global business means you can make your mark, push boundaries and reach your maximum potential.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.
**Our Recruitment Process**
Consistent with our uncompromising attitude to the safety of our employees, client and customers, our recruitment process includes a medical assessment, working with children checks, drug & alcohol testing as well as police, licence and right to work in Australia checks.
By submitting your personal information to Transdev you consent to such information being collected, held, used and disclosed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
- Love the sound of this and ready to apply?** '!'**
Be part of our journey in providing a safe and memorable experience.
For further information - **Download**our Recruitment Information Pack
**Applications close on**24 August 2025**
**Advertised**:04/08/2025
**Applications close**:24/08/2025
📌 Casual General Purpose Hand - Expressions Of Interest
🏢 Transdev
📍 Sydney