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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Superintendent to join our team in Fremantle, WA, on a fixed-term full-time basis (Monday to Friday) until March 2026, following an internal secondment. In this role, you will work closely with our Port Managers to oversee the daily operations of our crew and vessels across the harbour towage operations in Albany, Bunbury, and Geraldton.

What You Can Look Forward To

This role provides a unique opportunity to get your foot in the door to the harbour towage industry, offering a blend of office-based responsibilities and frequent travel to connect with our crew and vessels across regional ports. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and play a key role in fostering a positive, engaged team culture at multiple locations, all while developing the skills to advance within the harbour towage sector.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Port Manager based in Fremantle, your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact between local management and crew, providing leadership and support to drive team engagement.

• Assisting with crew roster management in alignment with enterprise agreements and port operating procedures.

• Liaising with relevant port authorities and regional statutory bodies to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

• Leading investigations into incidents and near misses in collaboration with the Health & Safety team, ensuring a safe work environment.

• Supporting the Technical Superintendent in managing vessel maintenance and repairs, including the preparation of specifications, reports, and coordination of supplies and spare parts.

• Participating in internal and external audits of vessels and offices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cultural change.

• Assisting the Port Manager with budgeting, forecasting, and the review and optimisation of operational costs.

What You Will Need To Succeed

To thrive in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Previous experience in the maritime industry (offshore, fishing, or shipbuilding), preferably in an operational capacity

• Relevant certificates in business or marine operations will be highly regarded and can significantly enhance your application.

• A customer-oriented mindset, with strong leadership abilities to coach, motivate, and drive performance.

• Excellent analytical and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues and achieve positive results.

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and effectively manage multiple stakeholders, with a focus on team collaboration and engagement.

• Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and perform well under pressure.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Clear, calm, and respectful communication skills, promoting positive and productive interactions at all levels.

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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