About Us

As a leading global towage provider, Svitzer provides a crucial link in the Australian and Papua New Guinean supply chain. When you join us at Svitzer, you'll be part of a team of professional and dedicated people who work together every day to provide our customers with safe, reliable, and efficient marine services in ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. At Svitzer, safety comes first.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from skilled Tug Engineers to join our talent pool and be considered for future opportunities within our Melbourne and Westernport operations. If you’re a local resident of Melbourne or surrounding areas and share our commitment to maritime excellence, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Port Manager and the Tug Master onboard the vessel, you will be part of a three-person crew and will oversee operating and maintaining engines, deck machinery, and other equipment aboard. Your key responsibilities in this position will include:

• Tug maintenance in accordance with the programmed maintenance schedule and budget
• Supervision of personnel undertaking and assisting in the engineering function
• Preparation of maintenance and operational reports as required
• Reporting operational defects to the Master and local management in a timely manner
• Compliance with policies and procedures authorised by Svitzer and consistent with statutory obligations including quality assurance and ISM procedures
• Participation in operational improvement exercises and liaise with local management regarding improvement of operational procedures
• Ensuring day to day compliance with relevant environmental regulations

What You Will Need To Succeed

To thrive in this position, you should be able to demonstrate:

• A minimum Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher
• Current statements of attainment in Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• A current AMSA Medical applicable to your Certificate of Competency
• A valid MSIC or 'Job Ready' MSIC Application (or proof of ability to obtain)
• Previous experience in the towage industry, where you can prove a commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Collaborative spirit and the ability to foster strong working relationships within a team environment
• Resilience and composure in high-pressure situations, especially during emergency scenarios
• A keen attention to detail, coupled with effective task prioritisation
• Effective communication through both verbal and written channels, ensuring clear and concise information is conveyed
• Strong problem-solving abilities, coupled with efficient fault-finding to address challenges effectively

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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