Marine Pilot

About the role

We are looking for a suitably qualified person to join our team of Marine Pilots in Newcastle as a Trainee Pilot. Port Authority NSW Marine Pilots operate to a high standard of competency and undergo a comprehensive training program to achieve their initial licence and beyond, with the ultimate goal to become an unlimited licence pilot.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and efficient pilotage service within the Ports.
• Undertake and successfully progress through the approved Marine Pilot training program.
• Practice, lead, and participate in a highly reliable port resource management team.
• Develop and maintain a high level of ship handling skills.
• Maintain a high degree of cognitive and physical fitness.
• Liaise with and advise Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) to ensure optimum efficiency in running the vessel movement programme.
• Provide marine-based technical knowledge, assistance, and support to the wider business as required.
• Participate in and contribute to projects and assignments outside of the immediate pilotage task when required.
• Assist with the planning of Emergency and Oil Spill Response exercises.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Harbour Master.

Requirements

• Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency recognised by AMSA or other qualification as accepted under the NSW Marine Pilotage Code.
• Ability to obtain and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to attain Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET).
• A thorough understanding and ability to apply risk management techniques.
• Ability to analyse problems, formulate suitable solutions, and make rational decisions.
• Proficient in the use of technology relating to Marine Pilotage.

Qualifications

We’d also love you to have:

• Previous pilotage experience in a similar port operational environment.
• Previous ship handling experience relating to vessel types and sizes trading at the Ports.
• Experience working with ship’s bridge teams.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, and cultural diversity principles.

Benefits

• Excellent salary packaging options and salary continuance insurance.
• Ongoing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Rewards for your hard work through service awards and recognition.
• 5 days paid leave for IVF treatment, as well as 14 weeks parental leave for either parent + 2 additional weeks.
• Heavily discounted gym memberships.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Study assistance.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months. Applicants will be required to complete a variety of background checks, including police checks, medicals, and qualification checks.