Job Category: Master 5

Job Type: Casual

Job Location: Cairns & Far North QLD

Range: $50.00 - $51.26 per hour

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – for Masters to work on the World Heritage, Outstanding Barrier Reef!

Masters will be employed to operate vessels undertaking COTS control activities between Lizard Island and the Whitsundays.

Masters are required to live at sea for up to 20 days and have their own accommodation for the days ashore.

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Key objectives of the role include:

- Safely operate and manage vessel operations in accordance with maritime regulations
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of crew and passengers while at sea
- Support and coordinate dive operations and tender activities
- Manage vessel maintenance, records, and compliance documentation
- Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to the crew
- Act as lookout, deckhand, first aider, and tender coxswain when required
- Work within and contribute positively to a diverse team

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Minimum certifications

- Master <24m (Master 5) or Higher
- MED 3
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
- HLTAID015 – Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Current medical clearance (in line with AMSA requirements)

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Desirable skills and attributes

- Marine Science knowledge or experience




- Proven leadership in remote field operations
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Application Requirements

Please provide a short statement (no more than one page) explaining why you are interested in the role and what strengths you will bring to our organisation. Without this statement your application will not be considered.

In your statement, please address the following:

- Please describe your interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team, show initiative, and operate unsupervised. What traits set you apart when working for long periods at sea?
- Are you physically fit? What do you do to maintain your fitness? In this role you must be capable of the physical demands of extended sea-based operations and emergency response duties.
- What experience do you have in vessel operations, navigation, and managing teams in a remote marine setting?

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Please note – once your application has been received it will be placed on file and reviewed in the event of a role becoming available. We will be in contact with you if your application is successful.

Please note the vessels are non-smoking dry vessels.

Should you have any questions please contact [email protected]

📌 Vessel Master (Cairns)
🏢 INLOC Group
📍 Cairns