Marine Manager

Ellis King Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit of Tasmania is seeking a Marine Manager reporting to the General Manager - Marine Operations. The role is to oversee vessel operation, ensure compliance and certification, and implement best practice safety procedures across the operation.

Candidates will have sailed as Chief Officer or First Engineer, with Master Class 1 or Chief Engineer's Certificate, auditing accreditation desirable, and strong analytical, commercial and interpersonal skills to manage key stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Sailed as Chief Officer or First Engineer; regulatory exposure beneficial.
• Experience with ISM, vessel maintenance and safety systems.
• Auditing accreditation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of Spirit of Tasmania's vessels.
• Ensure ongoing compliance and certification of vessels and equipment.
• Implement best practice safety procedures and systems of work across the operation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master Class 1 / Chief Engineer's Certificate

Job description

Spirit of Tasmania is widely recognised for its contribution to the Australian tourism industry and for fostering Australia's economic development through the provision of a world-class passenger and freight service. Since its inception, Spirit of Tasmania has continued to grow through its commitment to safety, reliability and modernisation, thus delivering an unparalleled level of customer service.

Reporting to the General Manager - Marine Operations, the Marine Manager's primary function is to be responsible for the operation of Spirit of Tasmania's vessels. This includes managing the ongoing compliance and certification of vessels and equipment and ensuring best practice safety procedures and systems of work are managed effectively and efficiently across the operation.

To succeed in this pivotal role, you will have sailed at least as Chief Officer or First Engineer and have experience working in a marine operations environment. Your exposure to regulators together with your operational experience that includes safety systems, sea worthiness, ISM, dry docking and vessel maintenance, and workplace relations will lead to your success.

You will hold a relevant qualification, Master Class 1 or Chief Engineer's Certificate with an accreditation in auditing being highly desirable. Your outstanding analytical, commercial and interpersonal skills together with your ability to manage key stakeholder relationships will see you thrive in this exceptional opportunity.