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 benefits designed to support your wellbeing and development, including:
Ongoing professional development and training supportAccess to employee wellbeing and assistance programmesCareer opportunities within a multinational services companyLong-term contract stabilityMeaningful work supporting Australia's Defence capabilityInclusive and supportive transition pathways for veterans
Make an impact at Serco
Based at HMAS Cerberus on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, this casual opportunity will see you join Serco's Defence Marine Support Services team supporting the secure operation and maintenance of vessels and equipment.
Working alongside experienced maritime professionals, you'll contribute to essential inshore operations that help maintain Navy capability and fleet readiness.
This role is ideal for maritime professionals looking to broaden their experience while continuing to support Defence outcomes.
As a Master <24 MED III NC, you'll make a positive impact by:
Operating as Master, Mate or General Purpose Hand in line with your AMSA qualificationsSupporting harbour services, consort duties, fuelling operations and marine support activitiesConducting vessel manoeuvres, cargo handling, seamanship and shipboard drillsPerforming maintenance and marine engineering activities aligned to your MED III certificationMaintaining vessel logs, work orders and operational documentationSupporting the training and induction of personnel involved in inshore vessel operationsWorking closely with Defence, Serco teams and contractors to ensure safe and effective operations




The role requires qualified maritime professionals to deliver seamanship and marine engineering support across Serco's inshore operations capability.
Responsibilities include vessel operations, maintenance activities, administration and compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
Serco is a place for you
You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy working in a hands-on maritime environment and take pride in delivering safe, professional outcomes.
You'll bring strong seamanship skills, sound judgement and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
Veterans and former Defence personnel are encouraged to apply, with operational experience highly valued.
This is an opportunity to continue contributing to Australia's Defence capability in a flexible, shore-based role.
You Could Be a Great Fit If You Have
A current AMSA Certificate of Competency as Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal and Marine Engine Driver Grade III Near CoastalMaritime industry experience, ideally within Defence or supporting naval operationsFirst Aid CertificateExperience carrying out vessel maintenance and engineering activitiesStrong knowledge of safe work practices and environmental requirementsA current driver's licence and the ability to work across multiple Serco Defence locations when requiredExcellent organisational and time management skills,



including the ability to show initiative and work effectively under pressure.
The following you either hold or be able to obtain:
Statement of Attainment – Safe Cargo Operations on Oil and Chemical TankersTanker FamiliarisationStatement of Attainment – Fire Prevention and Fire FightingHigh Risk licences Dogging, Crane, working within a confined spaceAbility to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) where required by the business.
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.As this role requires an Australian Defence Security Clearance, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain that clearance.
If successful, Serco will manage and sponsor the clearance process.
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 across the globe.
The work we do touches the lives of millions and creates unique opportunities to apply your skills across defence, maritime, health, 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, LGBTQI+ communities, 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.

📌 Master Class 5 With Med 3 Nc (Melbourne)
🏢 Serco
📍 Melbourne