Marine Pilot Trainee: Train to Unrestricted Pilotage

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

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.