Job Description

We are currently seeking a USV Operator to support critical testing and sea trials of a new Defence maritime program for 6 weeks in Darwin, NT.

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This opportunity will be suitable for experienced and qualified coxswains to participate in testing and operations of a new quick, 12m Uncrewed Surface Vessel for the RAN.

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If you have a background as a watchkeeper / coxswain operating small commercial vessels or in an RAN environment, you will be operating on a naval Defence base, a minimum Baseline clearance or above is required for access to site.

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Contract timeframe to be finalised but likely from the start of September to November pending commonwealth approval.

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Due to the nature of this project candidates will need to be able to commit overtime hours outside the regularly 80 hour fortnight.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Operate USV's to high safety standards

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- Monitoring and actioning Navy tasking orders

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- Maintaining accurate USV operations logbooks

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- Reviewing operational risk assessments

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- Coordinate with the USV's technicians and engineering teams to ensure safe and effective operations

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- Support USV testing and commission activities

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- Support launch and recovery of the vessel

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- Support pack up and set up of the vessel

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- Carry out general maintenance of the vessel within the skillset of the individual

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- Working from heights within the skillset of the individual and accordance with working at height permits (or similar)

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- Lifting of heavy equipment within safe lifting techniques and loads

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Prerequisites:

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- Coxswain Certificate of Competency Grade 1 or 2

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- NC1 or above coastal certificate

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- Experience operating small commercial/naval vessels

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- ASV operations and ASV Operator Course / Certification highly desirable

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- Naval testing and operation experience

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- Strong understanding of AMSA regulations and Marine Safety protocols

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- Ability to travel interstate on ad-hoc requirement

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- Ability to commit to a 24/7 roster

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- Baseline Defence clearance or above level (essential)

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📌 Maritime Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Cleared Recruitment
📍 Darwin