Marine Operations Support Officer

About Flinders Port Holdings

Flinders Port Holdings is South Australia's leading Port services group with assets and operations across South Australia. Through integrated stevedoring, infrastructure and logistics services, we connect South Australian businesses to each other and to the world. 

With over 700 employees across the State, we are a diverse and dynamic organisation, committed to delivering the highest quality port and supply chain services.

Role Overview

Reporting to the General Manager Ports, this hands on role provides high-quality coordination and administrative support to a wide range of internal teams and external stakeholders across marine and port operations – helping ensure safe, efficient and compliant port operations.

The role is a 12 month contract to provide maternity leave coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across Marine Operations, including records management, document preparation, purchasing, and visitor coordination;

• Support customers and stakeholders in line with policies, procedures, and service standards;

• Coordinate regulatory audits, site visits, and compliance activities;

• Support marine related projects, process improvements, and capability assessments;

• Coordinate Pilot and Master licensing, accreditation documentation, and simulator activities;

• Support training, simulations, emergency exercises, and safety initiatives;

• Prepare reports, manage systems (including PortMIS, Maximo, VTS systems), and assist with budgeting and asset tracking;

• Assist with labour allocation; and

• Work closely with Group Administration to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery.

About you

You’re an organised and adaptable administrator who enjoys working in a busy operational environment. You’re confident dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, can juggle competing priorities, and take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality support.

You will bring:

• Experience working in an office or administrative role, ideally supporting senior leaders;

• Strong document preparation and records management skills;

• Excellent customer service and communication skills;

• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with diverse teams;

• Strong time management skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure; and

• A proactive, professional, and confidential approach to your work.

Your skills and experience will include;

• Secondary Certificate IV or above qualifications in business, and specialist training in specific area or discipline;

• Valid Drivers Licence; and

• Ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification card.

Previous experience providing project support is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

We care about our people – that’s why we offer a variety of benefits focussed on your wellbeing, that support your career and life outside of work, including:

• Ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per annum

• Up to 8 paid hours per annum to volunteer

• Up to 3 days per annum of Cultural Leave for First Nations employees

• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Corporate Discounts on Private Health Insurance with Medibank
   

To Apply

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. Please click on the link provided to submit your application, ensuring your Resume outlines your experience and qualifications.

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of the company, along with ability to hold a MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card).  Don’t worry, if you don’t hold an MSIC card, if successful, we will work with you to help you obtain it.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must hold Australian working rights.

Please apply online, email applications will not be considered.

Flinders Port Holdings can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of any accommodations that may assist in helping you feel more welcome by contacting our team on the email address below.

Want to know more?

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email the following contact email.

At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us, and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.