Maritime General Purpose Hand - Deck, Towage & Maintenance

Port of Portland Pty Limited; Portland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of Portland Pty Limited in Portland, VIC, seeks a motivated General Purpose Hand to support marine operations. You’ll work with Masters, Engineers and maintenance staff, performing deckhand duties, towage support, and routine vessel maintenance.

The role requires holding a Certificate of Competence as General Purpose Hand and knowledge of marine safety standards; experience in marine or industrial environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Holds a Certificate of Competence as a General Purpose Hand or equivalent.
• Knowledge of marine, health and safety and environmental standards.
• Experience in marine, industrial, trade, or operational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support towage operations, mooring activities, and day-to-day marine services.
• Perform deckhand duties including lookout, line handling, towline operations, winch use, and gangway rigging.
• Assist with planned, routine, and emergency maintenance of vessels and marine plant to maintain readiness.
• Conduct inspections, housekeeping, safety checks, and equipment maintenance.
• Support cargo, stores, and spare parts handling and inventory requirements.

Skills

Deckhand duties

Towage operations

Maintenance support

Safety focus

Teamwork

Education

Certificate of Competence – General Purpose Hand

Job description

Port of Portland Pty Limited in Portland, VIC, seeks a motivated General Purpose Hand to support marine operations. You’ll work with Masters, Engineers and maintenance staff, performing deckhand duties, towage support, and routine vessel maintenance.

The role requires holding a Certificate of Competence as General Purpose Hand and knowledge of marine safety standards; experience in marine or industrial environments is preferred.