Marine Services Team Member / Barge Master Relief

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

Flinders Ports are seeking to appoint a Marine Services Team Member for work in Whyalla, South Australia.

This is a Casual opportunity and the successful incumbent is required to be readily available to work 4 hour blocks over a span of hours & days within a 7 day/ 24 hour Period (day, evening and midnight shifts) to meet with our operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Marine Services Team Member is responsible for participating in the day-to-day operations associated with barge operations as well as other tasks such as:

• Conduct safe mooring of vessels (tie ups and let go’s);

• Perform relief Barge Master duties;

• Radio communication with Tug vessels;

• Computer data entry using Microsoft Excel;

• General maintenance work;

• Barge preparation and clean up; and

• Ensuring a safe work environment by adhering to strict safety procedures.

About you

To be successful in this position you will be a driven and eager applicant who has experience working in teams and is safety conscious.

Full training will be provided, however any previous experience working in manual handling or general labouring is desirable. This role includes physical duties such as lifting up to 20–25kg and requires good upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance.

A current driver’s licence is also required for this role.

Benefits

• Impactful and engaging work

• Uniforms and PPE Supplied

• Extensive training provided

• Making a difference to South Australians

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.