Operator/Labourer (Seaside)

Primary purpose of position

The Operator/Labourer Entry Level role will support the Maintenance team in maintaining and operating Port infrastructure and assets necessary to complete all Port Maintenance works programs effectively and efficiently whilst under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel. This Entry Level role is ideal for individuals looking to develop skills and knowledge in the Maritime industry while completing various training to progress to further Operator classification levels.

Annual Salary $72,909 - $83,798 (excluding Superannuation) 

Why choose the Port | Port of Townsville 

Employee Value Proposition 

Position specific responsibilities 

• Assist with operation of the Port’s floating plant and equipment; mobile plant and machinery.


• Conduct basic civil/maintenance work on Port plant, equipment and services. 


• Maintain the Port’s wharves and equipment, boat ramps, boat moorings and navigational leads etc.


• Operate hand tools, power tools, workshop and emergency equipment in accordance with training and competency levels.


• Conduct mooring deckhand responsibilities.


• Provide and maintain records of time and materials utilised, prepare materials lists, complete and return inspection check sheets, comply with maintenance and service schedules and report schedule deficiencies.


• Actively provide positive input and solve day to day job problems and establish and improve work methods in the course of maintenance and repair work.


• Ensure compliance of the Port’s use of TAKE 5 and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) with all tasks and assist with Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA’s) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) when required.


• Perform periodic inspections and testing of emergency equipment including oil pollution equipment, fixed and mobile plant to ensure equipment is fully functional.


• 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.


• Any other duties commensurate with level and accountabilities, or as directed by leadership.


• 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.

Essential criteria

Mandatory requirements/qualifications/tickets/licences:

• National Police Check


• Current C Class Drivers Licence  


• Hepatitis A Vaccination


• Tetanus Vaccination


• Hepatitis B Vaccination


• Construction Induction (White Card), or ability to obtain prior to commencement


• Pre-employment Medical - Functional 20kg

Desirable:

• High School certificate or equivalent


• First Aid Certificate


• Previous exposure to working in a marine infrastructure maintenance environment


• Previous experience in the operation of construction and maintenance plant and equipment


• Experience using hand or power tools


• Experience working in a marine infrastructure maintenance environment. 

Skills and experience:

• Experience working in a marine infrastructure maintenance environment. 


• This position requires frequent manual handling including bending and high reaching, ladder climbing, and working in positions with difficult access, extended periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces and extended periods of working in non-shaded, non-air-conditioned workspaces.


• Sound knowledge of plant operating and maintenance techniques and general construction processes.


• A working knowledge of workplace health and safety, oil pollution equipment and operation, environmental legislation, including hazard and risk management.


• Sound knowledge of plant operating and maintenance techniques and general construction processes.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 


• Strong problem solving and organisation skills and a willingness to learn.

Software/Systems skills:

• General computer skills.
  
   

Highly desirable/ability to obtain criteria 

Candidates will need to have, or have the ability to obtain the following qualifications/tickets/licences:

• Provide First Aid (required within 3 - 6 months).


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (required within 3 - 6 months).


• Shipboard Safety Skill Set (required within 3 months).


• Queensland MR class Driver Licence (required within 6 months).


• Maritime Security Identification Card (required within 3 months).


• Use Basic Equipment for Oil Spill Response (subject to AMSA/MSQ training schedule).


• Operate Elevated Work Platforms up to 11m Ticket (required within 3 - 6 months).


• Conduct Backhoe/Loader Operations Ticket (required within 3 - 6 months).


• Isolate and Access Plant (required within 3 months).


• Work Safely at Heights Ticket (required within 3 months).


• Coxswain Grade 3 (required within 6 - 12 months)


• Forklift Truck – LF High Risk Work Licence (required within 3 - 6 months).


• Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane Ticket (required within 3 - 6 months).


• VOC – Overhead bridging Crane Maintenance Workshop (required within 3 months).


• Ability to Obtain Licences as required (required within 3 - 6 months).


• Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 (required within 3 months).


• Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 2 (required within 6 - 12 months).

The following are not mandatory but are highly desirable:

• Dogger – DG Class High Risk Work Licence. 


• Basic Rigging – RB Class High Risk Work Licence. 


• Intermediate Rigging – RI Class High Risk Work Licence.