Benefits of Joining Southern Ports
Annual Health and Well-being Benefits: Take advantage of programs and resources aimed at maintaining your physical and mental health.
Salary Sacrificing Options: Maximise your take-home pay through tailored salary packaging arrangements such as Novated Car Leasing and Superannuation
Opportunity to Travel: Experience different geographical regions in Western Australia, enhancing your professional and personal growth.
Generous Purchase Leave Options: Gain additional leave options to suit your personal needs and preferences.
$258,681.28 + superannuation
The Role
Southern Ports is recruiting a Marine Pilot to join their team based in Esperance. As a Marine Pilot with Southern Ports, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vessels through the port. Reporting to the Harbour Master, you’ll provide expert pilotage and berthing services, supporting the safe navigation and docking of ships. You’ll also offer technical and operational advice to management and clients, contributing to the smooth delivery of all marine operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Conduct safe and efficient pilotage of vessels, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in ship handling and navigational skills.
* Progress through pilotage levels to achieve restricted, intermediate, and unrestricted pilotage approvals within required timeframes.
* Maintain pilotage licensing requirements in compliance with the Port Authorities Act Regulations 2001 and the Harbour Master’s standards.
* Ensure all port and berthing operations are conducted safely and in accordance with relevant marine regulations and procedures.
* Provide expert advice on marine operations, including navigational aids, marine infrastructure, and operational planning.
* Carry out any other duties and tasks as assigned by the harbour master
* Participate in emergency and oil spill response activities, maintaining readiness and completing associated training and qualifications.
Required
* Master Class 1 qualifications and relevant industry experience
* Demonstrated high level experience and success in managing complex marine operations.
* High level of ship handling experience and pilotage
* Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally
* Knowledge and understanding of shipping, and port operations
* State, National and International legislations affecting shipping and ports
* Be able to manage high level of cognitive load
Preferred
* Pilot License from another port.
* Experience in the areas of ship scheduling, port planning, navigation aids, pilotage, hydrographic surveys and dredging
* Command experience as vessel master
Requirements
To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement. Ensure you include an up-to-date resume.
To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside or be willing to relocate to Esperance and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
The successful applicant must:
* 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.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period.
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