Maritime Operations Trainee: MED2 & Master 5 Path

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Cape Jervis

On-site

AUD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

National travel benefits
Training fees covered
Uniforms provided
PPE provided
Mentoring by industry professionals

Job summary

SeaLink South Australia invites motivated applicants to join as trainees in maritime operations, starting with Shipboard Safety Skillset and MED2, then progressing toward Master 5. The program is supported by MRAEL.

You will support ferry operations between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island, assist engineers, gain customer service experience, with comprehensive training paid, uniforms and PPE provided, and clear career pathways.

Qualifications

  • Motivated and eager to start a maritime career.
  • Reliable and trustworthy with a strong safety mindset.
  • Enthusiastic about learning and hands-on training.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily ferry operations between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island.
  • Assist Engineers with scheduled maintenance (coolant, bellows, oil changes, refuelling).
  • Support Ferry Café crew with customer service as needed.
  • Engage in vessel operations including navigation support, cleaning, security, and wharf maintenance.

Skills

Motivated
Reliable
Enthusiastic

Education

Certificate III in Maritime Operations

Job description

SeaLink South Australia invites motivated applicants to join as trainees in maritime operations, starting with Shipboard Safety Skillset and MED2, then progressing toward Master 5. The program is supported by MRAEL.

You will support ferry operations between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island, assist engineers, gain customer service experience, with comprehensive training paid, uniforms and PPE provided, and clear career pathways.

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