Port Officer

About the role

As our Port Officer, you will help operate a safe and secure port 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in alignment with our Port Safety Operating Licence. This is a shift worker role on a maximum term contract for up to 12 months.

The principal responsibility of the position is to provide a range of services associated with the Port's operations, including:

• Driving Port Authority launches to transport personnel and/or equipment in Newcastle Harbour and the Hunter River
• Assisting Pilots embarking and disembarking from ships
• Participating in Incident and Oil Spill response activities

Responsibilities

• Operate Port Authority launches to transport personnel and equipment on Newcastle Harbour
• Support pilot transport activities for vessel movements
• Assist with the maintenance of Port Authority vessels as required
• Test and maintain emergency response equipment
• Participate in emergency response within the port, including oil and chemical spills
• Perform administration duties such as logging and reporting of shift activities, data entry, and procurement of items
• Implement and continually improve processes and policies

Requirements

• Minimum qualification: Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal
• Ability to obtain Certificate of Local Knowledge for Newcastle Harbour
• Ability to obtain a comprehensive knowledge of the Port and the operations of Port Authority, including SOPs
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Suite, including Excel and Outlook
• Ability to obtain and maintain a First Aid at Work Certificate and MSIC Card
• Current driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel between locations in the portfolio

This role is open to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only. Applicants will be required to complete background checks, including police checks, medicals, and qualification checks.

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
• 14 weeks parental leave for either parent + 2 additional weeks
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free annual flu vaccinations