Marine Pilot (Trainee)

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for eleven Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation, providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State’s freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts’ facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are seeking expressions of interest for one new position to start as soon as possible from suitably qualified Master Mariners to be trained as a Licensed Marine Pilot in the North-West Ports of Devonport, Port Latta and Burnie. 

• Lead safety conversations and briefings with clients and vessel Masters, using collaborative modern and engaging human factor principles
• Conduct safe marine pilotage in accordance with all regulatory requirements and in line with industry best practice
• Assist with the safe management of vessel movements within the licensed port areas
• Manage multiple tugs, during berthing operations
• Represent the company at industry forums
• Drive innovation and continual improvement

• Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency recognised by AMSA
• Able to meet the minimum requirements as detailed by MAST in the Marine Pilotage code
• Ability to obtain and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Valid AMSA Medical 

• Previous pilotage experience in a similar port operational environment
• Previous ship handling experience relating to vessel types and sizes trading at Hobart
• Experience working with ship's bridge teams
• A thorough understanding and ability to apply risk management techniques
• Ability to analyse problems, formulate suitable solutions, and make rational decisions
• Proficient in the use of technology relating to Marine Pilotage
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety and cultural diversity principles
• Ideally located locally and/or able to commence immediately upon successful appointment

TasPorts offer a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits. 

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace, where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding.  We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

For more information about TasPorts, visit our website www.tasports.com.au.