Ship`s Officer

Pacific Marine Group; Townsville City; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pacific Marine Group in Townsville, Queensland, seeks an experienced Ship's Officer for a permanent full-time role. You will ensure safe, efficient vessel operations and support marine projects with a strong safety focus.

You will lead a hands-on crew, manage navigational activities, and maintain safety records while ensuring compliance with AMSA standards. The position offers diverse marine projects and opportunities for growth onsite in Townsville.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant maritime industry experience.
• Experience operating commercial vessels.
• Strong understanding of maritime legislation and safety management systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive and professional approach to vessel operations.

Responsabilités

• Safe navigation and operation of vessels.
• Monitoring vessel position, heading and speed, and adjusting navigation.
• Vessel maintenance oversight and routine inspections.
• Leading and supervising crew members.
• Supervising deck operations and coordinating crew activities.
• Ensuring compliance with AMSA and company requirements.
• Supporting marine construction, towage, and barge operations.
• Maintaining accurate operational and safety records.
• Contributing to a positive safety culture and operational excellence.

Connaissances

Leadership

Safety culture

Teamwork

Communication

Navigation

Formation

Watchkeeper Deck CoC (AMSA Verified)

AMSA Medical

Certificate of Safety Training (CoST)

Bachelor's degree (Desirable)

Description du poste

Pacific Marine Group Pty Ltd (PMG) is seeking a motivated and experienced Ship's Officer to join our team in a permanent full-time position. If you are passionate about safe vessel operations, strong leadership, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a marine construction and logistics environment, we want to hear from you.

About PMG

Based in Townsville, Queensland, PMG is a leading marine contractor operating throughout Northern Australia and the Pacific Rim. With approximately 140 employees across our Marine, Dive and Construction divisions, PMG has built a reputation for delivering complex marine and construction projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Our diverse operations include marine construction, tug and barge operations, dredging support, logistics, vessel management, and offshore project work. This variety provides employees with unique opportunities to develop their skills while working on challenging and rewarding projects both locally and across the region.

About the Role

As a Ship's Officer, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of PMG vessels. Working closely with vessel crew, project teams, and management, you will play a key role in supporting marine operations and ensuring all activities are conducted to the highest safety and operational standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safe navigation and operation of vessels
• Monitoring vessel position, heading and speed, and adjusting navigation in accordance with approved voyage plans and established safety procedures
• Vessel maintenance oversight and routine inspections
• Leading and supervising crew members
• Supervising deck operations and coordinating crew activities associated with navigational support, vessel berthing and departure, deck upkeep, and the maintenance and replacement of deck equipment
• Ensuring compliance with AMSA and company requirements
• Supporting marine construction, towage, and barge operations
• Maintaining accurate operational and safety records
• Contributing to a positive safety culture and operational excellence

About You

The successful candidate will be a safety-focused maritime professional with strong leadership and communication skills. You will be adaptable, hands-on, and capable of managing competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.

To be considered, you will possess:

• At least five years of relevant maritime industry experience (Mandatory)
• Previous experience operating commercial vessels
• Strong understanding of maritime legislation and safety management systems
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and professional approach to vessel operations

Qualification

• A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a relevant field (Desirable)
• Watchkeeper Deck Certificate of Competency (AMSA Verified) (Mandatory)

• Current AMSA Medical
• Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) (Mandatory)

What PMG Offers

• Permanent full-time employment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Diverse and interesting marine projects
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A supportive team environment with experienced marine professionals
• Local Townsville-based position with opportunities to travel when required