Master Class >24 with MED 2 NC

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• Ongoing training and career development pathways


• Supportive, inclusive and safety-first team culture


• Opportunities to work across diverse marine operations


• Access to wellbeing and employee support programs


• Stable, long-term government-backed work


• Travel opportunities across Serco Defence locations


• Hours are 10am to 6pm

Make an impact at Serco

As part of our Defence Marine Support Services (DMSS) team, you'll play a vital role in supporting the safe operation, maintenance, and readiness of a diverse fleet of vessels. Working closely with marine professionals and Defence stakeholders, you'll contribute to essential inshore operations that support Australia's Defence capability. This is a hands-on role that combines vessel operations, marine engineering, safety, and leadership responsibilities. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a Master <24 / MED II Near Coastal in the Serco Defence DMSS team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Managing vessel operations including berthing, unberthing, anchoring and cargo activities


• Delivering marine engineering and maintenance activities to ensure vessel reliability


• Leading and participating in shipboard drills, exercises and safety initiatives


• Supporting the training and induction of crew members in inshore vessel operations


• Maintaining vessel records, work orders, checklists and operational documentation


• Collaborating with Defence customers and stakeholders to deliver professional marine services

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• A current AMSA Master <24m Near Coastal Certificate of Competency and Marine Engine Driver Grade II Near Coastal Certificate of Competency


• Experience working within maritime operations, vessel maintenance or marine engineering environments


• Strong knowledge of safe work practices, environmental requirements and operational compliance


• The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively within a team


• Confidence managing multiple priorities while maintaining high safety standards


• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance and MSIC where required

Please note:

• This position carries trust and responsibility. To support this, a comprehensive probity assessment, including a National Police Check, is a key part of the selection process for this role.


• You must be an Australian Citizen to obtain Defence Security Clearance - AGSVA Baseline Clearance

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, LGTBQI+, 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.