Marine Pilot Trainee

Port of Townsville; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of Townsville is hiring a Marine Pilot to navigate vessels safely within the region’s ports, starting at a trainee level and advancing after comprehensive port-specific training and licensure.

Reporting to the Manager Pilotage Services, the role emphasizes exemplary ship handling, local knowledge, and maritime expertise as part of our enterprise agreement. The position offers a clear progression path to an unrestricted pilot licence.

Qualifications

• Trainee level entry; extensive port-specific training and licenses required to attain an unrestricted pilot licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and efficient pilotage of vessels in the region’s ports using high-level ship handling skills and local port knowledge.
• Progress from trainee to Marine Pilot with unrestricted pilotage responsibilities upon successful completion of training and certification.

Job description

Reporting to the Manager Pilotage Services the primary function of a Marine Pilot is to conduct safe and efficient pilotage of vessels in the region’s ports through the direct application of a high level of ship handling skill, local port knowledge and general maritime expertise.

Regardless of previous experience, all new Marine Pilots commence at a trainee level as extensive port specific training and licenses are required to attain an unrestricted pilot licence. Upon successful completion of this training and certification, the trainee will progress to the level of Marine Pilot with unrestricted pilotage responsibilities in accordance with the enterprise agreement.

Why choose the Port | Port of Townsville

Employee Value Proposition

Annual Salary $222,745 (excluding Super)