Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 / Master < 24

• Permanent role based at HMAS Coonawarra, Northern Territory


• Must hold a current AMSA Cert of Competency Master < 24 MED 1 NC


• Great opportunity to broaden your experience in supporting Naval Assets


• Salary: EA role $121820.40 + super (4% above SGC) + Overtime

Serco is a place where you can grow

Join a team of 10,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.

We offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:

• Work based at HMAS Coonawarra, Larrakeyah, NT


• Opportunities to expand your maritime skills supporting Naval assets


• Great internal mobility and career development opportunities


• Long-term, stable government-backed contracts


• Access to career development and leadership programs


• Supportive team culture and inclusive workplace

Make an impact at Serco

We're seeking a qualified and motivated Master <24 / Marine Engine Driver 1 NC to join our Defence Marine Support Services (DMSS) team. You'll be working across various inshore marine operations, contributing to the safe operation and maintenance of vessels under a long-term Commonwealth contract. Whether at sea or ashore, you’ll help deliver marine and engineering services that directly support Australia’s Defence capability.

As a Master <24 MED 1NC in the Inshore Operations team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Performing vessel operations in roles such as Master, Mate, Engine Driver or General-Purpose Hand


• Managing and participating in onboard drills, exercises and seamanship tasks


• Conducting marine engineering maintenance and operations to OEM specifications


• Administering vessel logs, maintenance records and operational systems


• Engaging with Defence clients, Serco contractors and other stakeholders


• Supporting vessel training, induction and HSEQ compliance activities

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• AMSA Certificate of Competency as a Master <24m near coastal


• Marine Engine Driver Grade1 near coastal qualification


• Experience as a Master/Engineer on vessels of a similar size


• Knowledge of marine operations, including crane and fueling services


• Current First Aid Certificate and a valid driver’s license


• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively


• Understanding of Navy operating practices (desirable)


• Eligibility to obtain Defence Baseline Security Clearance

The following would be an advantage to have:

• Statement of Attainment in Safe Cargo Operations on Oil and Chemical Tankers


• Statement of Attainment in Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention


• Cert IV in Training and Assessment


• High Risk Licenses for Dogging, Crane, and Working in a Confined Space


• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.