Vessel Traffic Controller – 24/7 Port Safety

Port Authority of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Authority of New South Wales invites a Vessel Traffic Services Officer to join a team ensuring safe, secure port operations 24/7. The role engages in coordinating vessel movements, monitoring radar, AIS, CCTV, and communications within the Vessel Traffic System.

This is a part-time, maximum 12-month contract (18 hours per week on a rotating shift). Applicants should have maritime experience, a valid driver's licence, willingness to travel between locations, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Maritime environment experience.
• Ability to obtain operator certificates (IALA V-103/1) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of vessels in and around the port with high situational awareness.
• Operate Vessel Traffic Service equipment: radar, AIS, CCTV, VHF, and related systems.
• Participate in emergency response within and outside the port (spills, fires, search & rescue).
• Coordinate communications between VTS centre, vessels, port users and allied services.

Skills

Driver's license & travel willingness

Maritime environment experience

Job description

Port Authority of New South Wales invites a Vessel Traffic Services Officer to join a team ensuring safe, secure port operations 24/7. The role engages in coordinating vessel movements, monitoring radar, AIS, CCTV, and communications within the Vessel Traffic System.

This is a part-time, maximum 12-month contract (18 hours per week on a rotating shift). Applicants should have maritime experience, a valid driver's licence, willingness to travel between locations, and the ability to obtain