Company Overview
Built on Experience, Powered by Performance
Boluda Towage is the world's leading maritime towage operator, with presence across 5 continents, in more than 232 ports in Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America, and a fleet of more than 850 vessels supported by a workforce of 10,000 employees.
Boluda Towage's services offer solutions in port, coastal, and offshore towage, as well as maritime salvage. The company plays an essential role in global port logistics, where safety combined with efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in vessel operations requires full coordination across all participants in the logistics chain.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our company as a Marine Trainee within the maritime industry. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to begin a career at sea or in maritime operations and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.
Study Requirements:
Throughout the 12 month training program, you will complete a Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal), a Coxswain Certificate, and an MED III through a combination of formal training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and practical on the job experience.
Traineeship Outcome:
Subject to assessment and sea-time requirements by AMSA, this qualification will allow you to work as a GPH (General Purpose Hand/Deckhand and/or Coxswain).
What we offer:
* Paid training and on the job learning opportunities
* A nationally recognised qualification and safety tickets
* Uniforms and PPE supplied
What you will learn:
* Practical skills in coastal navigation, using a range of vessels
* Practical firefighting and survival skills required for safety at sea
* Practical mechanical and engineering skills for a range of vessels
* Health, safety and environmental work practices aboard a vessel
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity you MUST:
* Have completed at minimum Grade 10 education or above
* Be a Gladstone local or a local of the region of Gladstone
* Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and be able to provide a Certificate of Aboriginality
* Have a genuine interest in the maritime industry, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
* Enjoy practical, hands on outdoor work
* Be committed to completing a recognised qualification through the traineeship
* Be able to undertake a Pre-employment Medical and Drug and Alcohol testing
* Have a valid Australian Drivers Licence (provisional or higher) and own transport
Additional Information
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Boluda Towage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We support a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, and women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities. We do not discriminate based upon religion, age, nationality, race, gender sexual orientation, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
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