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For more than 190 years, Svitzer has relied on skilled tug crews to support the safe movement of vessels through our ports. Whether you’re on the lines, in the engine room, or at the helm, your work matters. Join a team that values safety, professionalism, and the kind of pride that comes from doing a job well. Do you have a passion for leading a safety focused crew? If so, we’re looking for a Tug Master to join our team in Melbourne on a casual basis. As the role may require stepping in at short notice, preference will be given to candidates who live within two hours of the port or are willing to relocate at their own expense.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where your experience makes a real impact. You’ll lead a capable, safety-focused crew in a supportive team environment, with strong backing from shore-based management and a culture that values collaboration and professionalism. It’s also an exciting time to join, with a growing focus on innovation and sustainability. You’ll benefit from ongoing development and the chance to further build your leadership capability while working in a dynamic and rewarding maritime setting. This casual role offers an attractive daily rate of $672.82 per day, plus 15.5% employer superannuation. As a casual you will receive 100% casual loading. You'll be rewarded with competitive remuneration while enjoying the flexibility of casual employment and the opportunity to work with a professional, experienced maritime team.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Tug Master, you’ll take the lead onboard - guiding your crew and delivering secure, reliable towage every day. Reporting to the Port Manager, your responsibilities will include:

- Taking command of the tug and leading a capable, safety-focused crew




- Ensuring the vessel is operationally ready - from stores and crew attendance to daily checks
- Maintaining compliance with safety procedures and maritime regulations
- Supporting crew performance and development, and escalating issues when needed
- Assisting with vessel maintenance and keeping operational records accurate and up to date
- Leading safety onboard through inductions, drills, and ongoing training
- Sharing your knowledge and helping build capability across the team

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

- A minimum Master <45m Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or equivalent
- A Long-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) or equivalent
- A valid AMSA Medical that matches your Certificate of Competency Current Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates
- Experience operating tugs - this will help you step in with confidence
- A supportive leadership stye that builds trust and brings the crew together
- A strong focus on safety and following procedures to get the job done right
- The ability to stay calm, think clearly, and adapt when conditions change
- A willingness to embrace technology and support sustainable ways of working
- Current MSIC or ability to obtain one
- The right to live and work in Australia

Building a Diverse Workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability,



or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

Svitzer is a people company. Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. Our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time and we believe diversity is a strength.

Building a diverse workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

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📌 Tug Master (Melbourne)
🏢 Svitzer Australia
📍 Melbourne