Deckhand/GPH

SeaLink Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave

Training and career advancement

Job summary

SeaLink WA is seeking deckhands to join our crew for full-time 6 months (Oct–Apr) or casual periods (Nov–Jan). Roles pay $28–$31 per hour plus 33% penalties after 7pm and weekends, with leave, training and career advancement opportunities. Casual rates are $36.10 per hour.

Applicants should have marine experience and required qualifications. Experience on boats and STCW or GPH qualifications are preferred. You must be able to work across shifts, weekends, and public holidays and have access to

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service orientation.
• Safety-focused with the ability to work in a marine environment.
• Team player capable of collaborating under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe daily operations of the vessel according to SeaLink WA policies.
• Initiate actions to prevent unsafe incidents and support safe boarding/disembarkation.
• Demonstrate pleasant, helpful customer service at all times.
• Maintain vessel cleanliness and perform general maintenance tasks.
• Participate in emergency drills and follow master directives.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Safety focus

Communication skills

Education

Senior First Aid

RSA

General Purpose Hand Near Coastal or STCW

Commercial marine experience

Job description

SeaLink WA is looking for bright and energetic individuals who have a strong work ethic, a great smile, and an enthusiastic attitude to join 'the friendly crew in blue'.

We are recruiting for our Deckhands to join our crew on a full time basis for 6 month from October to April or on a casual basis for the Nov/Dec/January period.

Full Time roles are an hourly rate of $28-31 per hour depending on experience plus 33% penalties after 7pm and all weekend plus full time benefits of leave, training and career advancement.

Casual roles $36.10 per hour.

Career Opportunities

The business has been renowned for individuals who are keen to progress their marine career with an exposure to many facets of vessel operations.

We are looking for deckhands with experience on boats.

We are looking for career marine crew - with GPH or STCW qualifications, or the minimum of 6 months vessel experience plus an RSA and First Aid.

About the Role

OurDeckhandswork between 3 and 5 shifts per week (up to 12 hours per day) depending on season and must be available for work over 6 days each week.

As services depart either Perth or Fremantle - you will also require access to own transport for our Fremantle services.

TheDeckhandposition is an integral part of our Operations, required to work in a team environment to ensure success.

The duties will include:

• Assist with safe daily operations of the vessel, in accordance with policies and procedures of SeaLink WA
• Initiating action to prevent unsafe incidents
• Displaying a pleasant and helpful manner towards our customers
• Ensure the highest standards of customer service at all times
• Assist with the safe, efficient and timely boarding and disembarkation of all passengers
• Work under the direction of the Master to maintain a safe and compliant marine operation
• Participate in mooring activities with a high exposure to vessel line handling and deck equipment operation
• General maintenance and cleanliness of the vessel
• Delivery of on-board kiosk beverage sales compliant with responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines
• Participate in scheduled emergency drills

About You

Key requirements:

• Must be well presented
• Keen to provide a brilliant experience for our customers
• Focused on safety
• Able to perform cleaning and maintenance duties, as required
• A team player who works harmoniously with others
• High level of communication skills
• Available to work public holidays, weekends and evenings
• Able to take on extra shifts, if required
• Basic computer skil

These key requirements will be complimented by experience and skills in the following areas:

• Senior First Aid Qualification - Essential
• Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate - Essential
• General Purpose Hand Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or STCW - Essential
• Commercial Marine Experience - Essential
• Exposure to high level customer service - Essential

SeaLink Marine & Tourism is part of Kelsian Group Limited - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, the USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our perorganisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.