Maritime Traineeship: MED2 to Master Pathway

LiveHire Limited; Cape Jervis; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training fees provided

Uniforms and PPE provided

National travel benefits

Ongoing mentoring by professionals

Career pathways in maritime roles

Job summary

SeaLink South Australia offers a structured maritime traineeship pathway beginning with Shipboard Safety Skillset and MED2, advancing to Master 5. This career track develops hands-on experience on commercial vessels while supporting ferry operations across Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island.

You will gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Maritime Operations, with training fully funded, uniforms and PPE provided, and ongoing mentoring from industry professionals to support your progression

Qualifications

• Must be motivated, reliable and enthusiastic about building a maritime career.
• Willingness to undertake formal training toward a Certificate III maritime operations.
• Reside near Cape Jervis or Kangaroo Island and have access to a car and driver’s license.
• Possess or be prepared to obtain a National Police Clearance.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Support daily ferry operations between Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island.
• Assist Engineers with maintenance tasks including coolant, oil changes and 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 about maritime career

Education

Certificate III in Maritime Operations

Job description

SeaLink South Australia offers a structured maritime traineeship pathway beginning with Shipboard Safety Skillset and MED2, advancing to Master 5. This career track develops hands-on experience on commercial vessels while supporting ferry operations across Cape Jervis and Kangaroo Island.

You will gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Maritime Operations, with training fully funded, uniforms and PPE provided, and ongoing mentoring from industry professionals to support your progression