Marine Engineer - Engineering Class 3 NC - Full Time

Kelsian Group; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Kelsian Group Limited, SeaLink Gladstone, seeks a Marine Engineer to support safe vessel operations and maintenance. The role requires Class 3 Near Coastal qualification, AMS Medical Certificate, and the ability to work on a 21 days on / 21 days off roster with 12-hour shifts.

You will collaborate closely with the Operations Manager and Scheduler. Applicants should demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving, and strong communication, both written and verbal, to ensure safety and reliability aboard

Qualifications

• Marine Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe and secure operations of vessels as part of the SeaLink Gladstone team.
• Support operators to maintain safety and reliability in all vessel activities.
• Work a 21 days on / 21 days off roster and be flexible with shift times (05:00–17:00).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal

AMS Medical Certificate

Confined Space

Working Safely at Heights

Tools

HEL M maintenance systems (HELM)

MPM maintenance systems

MEX maintenance systems

Job description

Join an award-winning tourism and transport company

Training and Development opportunities provided

About the Role

This position will be an integral part of the SeaLink Gladstone's barge team. The Engineers’ primary function is to assist with the safe and secure operations of Company vessels. This will include working as part of a team, whilst maintaining excellence in safety and reliability at all times.

This position requires interpersonal and organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role.

• This is not a FIFO position, but 21 days on and 21 days off roster.
• Crew either live in Gladstone or they commute to/from their residence during their 21 days on swing.
• Most crew that live out of Gladstone have an arrangement with other crew [generally on the opposite swing] to share accommodation in Gladstone while they are on swing.
• Crew are paid to work a 12hours shift daily and go home every night.
• General daily work hours: 05:00 AM – 05:00 PM.

About You

• A qualification of Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal
• A qualification to work in the engine room of a vessel up to 80 meters long with propulsion power up to 1800 kilowatts
• Experience with HELM, MPM and MEX maintenance systems
• Ability to follow instructions
• Problem-solving skill
• Verbal and written communication skill
• Flexibility and reliability
• Ability to handle difficult situations
• Interpersonal & relationship-building skill

These key requirements will be appreciated with experience and skills in the following areas:

• Class 3 Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency - Essential
• AMSA Medical Certificate - Essential
• Confined Space -Desirable
• Working Safely at Heights - Desirable

You will be required to work outside of normal hours and be flexible with shift times. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of the vessel is essential to all aspects of this role. You would work in close conjunction with the Operations Manager and the Operations Scheduler.

This role requires energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, multi-skilling, and time management.

Applications close on 30th September 2026.

About Us

Kelsian Group Limited, is Australia’s largest land and marine, tourism, and public transport service provider with established international operations in Singapore and the UK.

With around 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries, and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers per year. SeaLink Gladstone is a part of Kelsian Group.

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 organization, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.