About Us

Svitzer has provided safety and support at sea since 1833. As a world leading towage operator, our people and vessels stand ready to meet the need for safe and efficient marine solutions in ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Whether working on our vessels or on the land, we are all a part of the Svitzer Australia family and proud of the role we play in keeping global supply chains running smoothly.

We are inviting expressions of interest from supportive, encouraging and suitability skilled Tug Masters to join a candidate pool for potential future casual opportunities within our Victoria towage operations across Melbourne and Westernport. By joining our candidate pool, you can gain valuable experience across different harbour environments while working alongside experienced crews.

Please note that this is an expression of interest only. Applications will be reviewed and considered for potential placement in a candidate pool, and only candidates who meet our requirements and are shortlisted will be contacted. Due to the location of our operations, preference will be given to candidates who are readily available to work and reside in Victoria.

What You Will Do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking command of the tug and managing the crew

• Coordinating crew attendance, provisioning stores, and ensuring operational readiness

• Ensuring compliance with Svitzer policies and statutory obligations, including quality assurance and ISM procedures

• Managing crew discipline and escalating issues when necessary

• Supervising and assisting with tug maintenance

• Preparing operational reports

• Conducting induction training for visitors, employees, and authorized personnel

• Leading and motivating the crew on safety management system compliance

• Participating in safety training and operational improvement exercises

• Adhering to roster arrangements and standing orders

• Engaging in skills and competency training, including training other crew members and trainees

What You Will Need to Succeed

To thrive in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum Master <45m Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher.

• Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) or equivalent

• Current statements of attainment in Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

• A current AMSA Medical applicable to your Certificate of Competency.

• A valid MSIC or ‘Job Ready’ MSIC Application (or proof of ability to obtain).

• Prior experience as a Tug Master operating ASD-tugs is essential for adapting to and ensuring safe and efficient vessel operations.

• Proven ability to lead a crew effectively, fostering a collaborative and safety-focused work environment.

• A calm and focused composure during high-pressure situations and emergencies.

• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written

• Demonstrate resilience and problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges.

• The right to live and work in Australia

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

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