Adelaide Harbour Tug Master — Safety Leader & Mentor

Maritime Constructions Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates with overtime

Paid R&R

Diverse and interesting projects

Highly skilled marine teams

Work in unique marine environments

Job summary

Maritime Constructions Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Vessel Master to lead the safe, efficient operation of harbour tugs and mentor the crew. You will set standards, drive safety culture, and ensure compliance across projects and locations, delivering complex marine infrastructure work.

You will actively develop people, oversee voyages, and coordinate with project managers to meet client requirements, while maintaining high performance and shipboard safety at all times.

Qualifications

• AMSA Master 5 issued (minimum).
• MED 2 issued (minimum).
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Construction White Card.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Marine construction industry experience.
• Experience towing barges and operating in close-quarters around marine structures.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and competence of all crew members.
• Maintaining seaworthiness, compliance, and operational readiness of vessels.
• Leading by example to promote a strong safety, performance, and learning culture.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting less experienced Masters and crew.
• Planning and managing voyages, including staffing, equipment, fuel, provisions, and work requirements.
• Monitoring and forecasting weather to ensure safe operations at all times.
• Supervising crew and vessels across operational, maintenance, and safety activities.
• Ensuring all statutory requirements, safety documentation, certifications, and service records are compliant and up to date.
• Working closely with Business Unit Managers, Project Managers, and Project Supervisors to meet project and client requirements.
• Supporting project operations through consultation with internal teams and clients.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement in marine operations and crew capability.

Skills

AMSA Master 5

MED 2

First Aid Certificate

Construction White Card

Driver’s Licence

Marine construction industryexperience

Towing barges and operating in close-­

Job description

Maritime Constructions Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Vessel Master to lead the safe, efficient operation of harbour tugs and mentor the crew. You will set standards, drive safety culture, and ensure compliance across projects and locations, delivering complex marine infrastructure work.

You will actively develop people, oversee voyages, and coordinate with project managers to meet client requirements, while maintaining high performance and shipboard safety at all times.