Master - Permanent Full Time

Kelsian Group; Penneshaw, Cape Jervis; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaLink South Australia, part of SeaLink and the Kelsian Group, seeks a permanent full-time Master to oversee daily vessel operations, safety, reliability, and customer service.

You will lead with strong communication, uphold the Safety Management System, and coordinate with Marine Technical and Marine Operations managers; occasional after-hours work may be required.

This senior role demands leadership, planning, and a proactive approach to compliance and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Master 4 <35m NC Certificate of Competency - Essential.
• Experience in Vessel Safety Management - Essential.
• Senior First Aid and CPR – Essential.
• Driver’s licence – Essential.
• MED 1 or higher - Desirable.
• Confined Space training – Desirable.
• Forklift and HR Licence - Desirable.
• Elevated Work Platform licence – Desirable.
• Dangerous Goods - Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate vessel safely and efficiently on a daily basis.
• Maintain safety, reliability and customer service standards.
• Lead the vessel operations in line with the KIFS contract.
• Ensure compliance with local and domestic laws and company policies.
• Implement and verify Safety Management System on board.
• Cover additional hours during emergencies or planned maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Relationship building

Reporting

Education

Master 4 <35m NC Certificate of Competency

Vessel Safety Management

Senior First Aid and CPR

Driver’s licence

Job description

Our new ferries are almost here, and besides being super excited, as the boats are simply amazing, we need more staff. We have a permanent full-time Master role available due to an internal promotion.

About the role

The Master is responsible for the daily efficient operation of the vessel whilst maintaining excellence in safety, reliability and customer service at all times. The primary function of this role is the safe and efficient operation and navigation of Company vessels meeting all the obligations of the KIFS contract. This position requires strong leadership and requires a high standard of interpersonal and organisational skills, proven safe ship handling and management skills, and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

The Master must ensure the vessel maintains compliance with all relevant local and domestic laws, company policies, and is responsible for the implementation and verification of the Safety Management System on board.

The Master may be required to work outside of normal hours on occasions during emergency periods, covering planned or unplanned leave or annual slipping and maintenance requirements. You will work in close conjunction and receive support from the Marine Technical Manager and the Marine Operations Manager.

About You

• Proven leadership and people management skills


• Ability to drive Company policies and drive positivity


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Strong organisation and planning abilities


• Flexibility and reliability


• Interpersonal and relationship building skills


• Proven reporting and accountability

These key requirements will be complimented by experience and skills in the following areas:

• Master 4 <35m NC Certificate of Competency - Essential


• Experience in Vessel Safety Management - Essential


• Senior First Aid and CPR – Essential


• Driver’s licence – Essential


• MED 1 or higher - Desirable


• Confined Space training – Desirable


• Forklift and HR Licence - Desirable


• Elevated Work Platform licence – Desirable


• Dangerous Goods - Desirable

This is a key role within the organisation and requires leadership, energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, multi-skilling and time management skills.

SeaLink South Australiais part of SeaLink and provides safe and reliable marine transport services, connecting people and communities to destinations across Australia for work, education, essential services, and leisure. Operating routes to Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Island, North Stradbroke Island, the Bay Islands, Magnetic Island, Palm Island, and along the Brisbane River and in Gladstone, SeaLink plays a vital role in keeping communities connected. We are passionate about bringing people together, sharing experiences and creating memories.

SeaLink, is part of the Kelsian Group, Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.