Marine Driver Traineeship

Intowork; Cape Jervis; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National travel benefits

Training fees covered

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Mentoring by industry professionals

Job summary

SeaLink South Australia invites motivated applicants to join as trainees in maritime operations, starting with Shipboard Safety Skillset and MED2, then progressing toward Master 5. The program is supported by MRAEL.

You will support ferry operations between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island, assist engineers, gain customer service experience, with comprehensive training paid, uniforms and PPE provided, and clear career pathways.

Qualifications

• Motivated and eager to start a maritime career.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a strong safety mindset.
• Enthusiastic about learning and hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Support daily ferry operations between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island.
• Assist Engineers with scheduled maintenance (coolant, bellows, oil changes, refuelling).
• Support Ferry Café crew with customer service as needed.
• Engage in vessel operations including navigation support, cleaning, security, and wharf maintenance.

Skills

Motivated

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Education

Certificate III in Maritime Operations

Job description

Start Your Maritime Journey

Join SeaLink South Australia—one of the state’s most trusted and well-established transport providers—while completing two nationally recognised qualifications supported by MRAEL.

You’ll begin with the essential Shipboard Safety Skillset, followed by completing a qualification in Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 (MED2). Here, you’ll gain hands‑on experience assisting in the operation and maintenance of marine engines on commercial vessels.

Once you complete your MED2, you will progress to the Master 5 qualification—opening the door to applying for your command accreditation in the future.

This structured pathway sets you up for a long-term, dynamic career in the maritime industry opening the door to one day become a future Marine Engineer oMaster

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support daily ferry operations transporting passengers and freight between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island


• Assist Engineers with scheduled maintenance including coolant replacement, bellows, oil changes and refuelling


• Support the Ferry Café crew as needed, providing customer service


• Engage in vessel operations including navigation support, cleaning, security, and general ferry/wharf maintenance

Roster:

7 days on / 7 days off (Wednesday–Tuesday), including weekends and public holidays.

What’s In It For You

• Nationally recognised Certificate III in Maritime Operations


• Work with a global, ASX-listed company


• All training fees, uniforms, and PPE provided


• National travel benefits (employee-level perks)


• Ongoing mentoring from industry professionals


• A dedicated MRAEL consultant to support you throughout your traineeship


• Clear career pathways in roles such as Seafarer, Marine Engine Driver, Coastal Driver, Ferry Driver and beyond

About You:

We’re looking for applicants who are motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic about building a maritime career.

Essential:

• Reside near Cape Jervis or on Kangaroo Island


• Car and driver’s licence


• Current National Police Clearance


• Comfortable working at heights and within confined spaces


• Willing to undertake formal on-the-job training towards your Certificate III

About MRAEL

MRAEL is a leading provider of vocational training and trainee support, committed to helping individuals build long‑term careers through quality training pathways and industry partnerships.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.