Marine Pilot Trainee

Primary purpose of position

Reporting to the Manager Pilotage Services the primary function of a Marine Pilot is to conduct safe and efficient pilotage of vessels in the region’s ports through the direct application of a high level of ship handling skill, local port knowledge and general maritime expertise.  

Regardless of previous experience, all new Marine Pilots commence at a trainee level as extensive port specific training and licenses are required to attain an unrestricted pilot licence. Upon successful completion of this training and certification, the trainee will progress to the level of Marine Pilot with unrestricted pilotage responsibilities in accordance with the enterprise agreement.

Why choose the Port | Port of Townsville 

Employee Value Proposition 

Annual Salary $222,745 (excluding Super)

Position specific responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain unrestricted pilot licenses for the regions ports.


• Conduct safe and efficient port pilotage as required by the roster.


• Perform the duties of a pilot to meet the operational demands during periods of pilot shortage as requested by the Manager Pilot subject to fatigue.


• Liaise with the Manager Pilot on pilotage issues to establish effective feedback and consultation processes within the Pilots business unit to deliver a safe, effective and efficient pilotage service.


• Undertake pilot and safety training to maintain Pilot license, Area endorsements and other relevant Pilotage skills as required by the Regulator and the Port of Townsville Limited (the Port). 


• Liaise with ships' masters, operators, agents, port authorities, regulatory bodies and providers of marine safety services concerning shipping in the regions ports.


• Utilise computer technology as it relates to the effective delivery of pilotage services.


• Complete appropriate documentation and logs in a timely and approved manner.


• Provide training to other pilots and masters seeking exemption as required.


• Participate in port emergency responses and associated training as directed to assist with successful restoration of the Port back to an operating capacity in the event of an emergency.


• Contribute to the Port’s strategic plans including the Statement of Corporate Intent, Corporate Plan and Port Vision 2050.


• Ensure appropriate health and safety, environmental management, quality, and information security practices are implemented for all works to comply with the Port’s policies and relevant legislation. 


• Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards.


• Promote a Zero Harm culture and continual improvement in our Health and Safety management and performance.


• Any other duties commensurate with level and accountabilities, or as directed by leadership, or other Senior Pilots involved in training supervision.

Essential criteria
Mandatory

• Holder of, or the ability to acquire, a current and valid Queensland pilot license and area endorsements for the region


• Holder of a valid Master Class 1 Certificate, (Including Manila STCW 2010 Amendments) issued or recognized by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).


• Holder of a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness throughout the tenure as a marine pilot.


• The incumbent must be a permanent Australian resident and must be willing to reside at the designated work location.


• Current knowledge of relevant marine acts, regulations, codes, standards and guidelines of shipping industry applicable to pilotage in Australia.


• Current Queensland C class Driver’s Licence


• Strong oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills


• General computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable

• Previous Piloting experience and Pilot’s Licence issued within the Commonwealth.


• Experience as an exempt Master with substantial ship handling experience on different types of vessels


• Certificate from a recognised simulator or a recognised man model centre endorsing pilotage skills.