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With over 190 years of maritime experience, Svitzer is a global leader in towage and marine services. But it’s not just about what happens on the water, our shore-based teams keep everything running smoothly. In every port across Australia and Papua New Guinea, our shore teams play a vital role in safe, efficient operations. When you join Svitzer, you join a team built on trust, purpose, and a commitment to doing things right.

Do you have a passion for technical coordination and supporting safe vessel operations? If so, we’re looking for a Technical & Operations Coordinator to join our office in Fremantle, WA, on a permanent full-time basis. You will work closely with our Technical Superintendent and Operations Superintendent to provide support to for vessels and crew across Albany, Bunbury and Geraldton.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

This role is perfect for someone looking to build a technical or operational career in the maritime industry. You’ll work closely with an experienced port team while gaining exposure to vessel maintenance, regulatory compliance, contractor engagement, and on the ground operational support.

You’ll also have the chance to regularly travel to our regional ports, build strong relationships with crew, and see first hand how your work contributes to safe, efficient towage operations across Western Australia.

How You’ll Make a Difference

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

• Assisting with technical and operational tasks to support for vessels and crew across Albany, Bunbury and Geraldton

• Monitoring vessel planned maintenance systems and supporting documentation requirements

• Assisting with vessel survey compliance, statutory obligations, and classification requirements

• Supporting the planning and delivery of operational and technical projects and maintenance works

• Engaging contractors for repairs, maintenance and shore facility needs

• Coordinating the ordering, delivery and management of parts, consumables and stores

• Helping ensure safety equipment is maintained, repaired or replaced, with accurate documentation

• Providing practical, onsite support to operations as required

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience within the maritime sector, such as towage, offshore, fishing, or shipbuilding

• A desire to grow into an onshore technical or operations career

• An understanding of vessel certification, surveys, or statutory compliance requirements

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

• The ability to interpret technical drawings and data

• A calm and respectful communication style when working with internal and external stakeholders

• Solid computer literacy and confidence using business systems and Microsoft Office

• High attention to detail and the ability to work with confidential information

• A valid Western Australia C-Class driver’s licence

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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