Engineer- Casual

Svitzer Australia Pty Ltd; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Svitzer Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Tug Engineer to join our Sydney Operations towage team on a casual basis. You will report to the Tug Master and be responsible for keeping vessels running safely, performing routine maintenance, and supporting winch operations during towage.

The role requires an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (or equivalent), a current AMSA Medical, and CPR/First Aid certificates.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of marine engines, propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience in towage and tug operations is advantageous.
• Strong focus on safety and procedures.
• Ability to stay calm and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain onboard machinery, including engine and deck equipment.
• Carry out maintenance and repair of marine systems and equipment.
• Support safe and effective winch operation during towage jobs.
• Identify and report defects promptly to keep operations on track.
• Prepare maintenance records and operational reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Marine engines knowledge

Propulsion systems

Safety procedures

Calm under pressure

Education

Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency

Job description

Get to Know Us

At Svitzer, we keep ports running and global trade moving - and that starts with our crews on the water. Our tug masters, engineers and deckhands play a vital role in delivering safe, reliable towage every day. If you’re someone who takes pride in doing things properly and being part of a tight-knit crew that looks out for each other - this could be the role for you. Are you a technically skilled and safety-conscious marine engineer? We're looking for a Tug Engineer to join our Sydney Operations towage team on a casual basis As the role may require stepping in at short notice, preference will be given to candidates who live within two hours of the port or are willing to relocate at their own expense.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

You’ll be based in one of Australia’s busiest and most diverse ports. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and operating advanced marine systems, helping ensure the safety and reliability of every operation. This is a chance to take the helm in a role where your technical expertise directly supports the safe movement of trade, every day making a difference on the water.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Tug Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our vessels running safely and reliably. Reporting to the Tug Master, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining all onboard machinery, including engine and deck equipment
• Carrying out maintenance and repair of marine systems and equipment
• Supporting safe and effective winch operation during towage jobs
• Identifying and reporting defects promptly to keep operations on track
• Preparing maintenance records and operational reports as required
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, regulations, and company policies undefined
• Participating in drills, training, and skills development

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A minimum Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or equivalent
• A valid AMSA Medical that matches your Certificate of Competency Current Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates
• Solid knowledge of marine engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment
• Experience working in towage to tug operations will help you step in with confidence
• A strong focus on safety and following procedures to get the job done right
• The ability to stay calm, think clearly, and adapt when conditions change
• A willingness to embrace technology and support sustainable ways of working
• The right to live and work in Australia

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.

Svitzer is a people company. Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. Our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time and we believe diversity is a strength.

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.