Senior Marine Advisor – Technical Authority (Perth)

INPEX Australia Talent Community; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks parental leave

Flexible work arrangements including W

Superannuation above standard

Novated leasing

Discounts programs

Job summary

INPEX Australia is seeking a Senior Marine Advisor to join the Logistics team in Perth, enabling safe, efficient marine operations across offshore and onshore assets. The role requires high-level technical expertise and leadership in regulatory compliance and risk management.

You will influence across disciplines, conduct vessel reviews, audits and assurance activities, and provide authoritative guidance on technical matters, ensuring safe mobilisations and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Master (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer CoC with Oil & Gas endorsement.
• Extensive offshore marine operations experience across production support, supply, anchor handling, construction, subsea or DP operations.
• Strong knowledge of IMO conventions, applicable marine legislation, classification society requirements and marine warranty.
• Strong technical judgement and ability to translate complex requirements into practical, risk-based advice.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior marine technical, operational and assurance advice across Operations, Logistics, Projects, Drilling and Maintenance.
• Act as a marine Subject Matter Expert and provide Technical Authority support where formally delegated.
• Support development and continuous improvement of marine standards, procedures and assurance programs.
• Plan and undertake vessel reviews, contractor assessments, audits and readiness reviews against regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for terminal, port, offshore and marine production operations including pilotage and offtake support.
• Advise on drilling support, rig mobilisation, sea towage, construction and subsea activities.
• Support mobilisation and safe operation of specialist vessels and accommodation support vessels.
• Provide marine input to HAZIDs, risk assessments, safety cases and incident investigations.
• Provide input to contractor prequalification, tenders, evaluations and mobilisation.
• Build relationships with internal teams, port authorities, regulators and industry bodies.

Skills

Marine operations

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Technical judgement

Communication

Education

Master (Unlimited) or Chief Engineer CoC

Job description

INPEX Australia is seeking a Senior Marine Advisor to join the Logistics team in Perth, enabling safe, efficient marine operations across offshore and onshore assets. The role requires high-level technical expertise and leadership in regulatory compliance and risk management.

You will influence across disciplines, conduct vessel reviews, audits and assurance activities, and provide authoritative guidance on technical matters, ensuring safe mobilisations and operational readiness.