Ship’s Master/ Ship’s Officer

Intertek – Perth WA

Permanent – Full Time

$105,000 – 150,000 plus Super

Work Location: In person

About Us:

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories, more than 44,000 employees and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

About the Role:

The opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced Ship’s Master / Ship's Officer to join this global organisation which respects diverse perspectives, experiences and traditions as essential and values each employee's contribution toward achieving our business objectives. The candidate will be responsible for conducting Marine Operations and Inspections services based residentially in the remote Pilbara coastal towns of Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier area, Kimberley, Fremantle and Perth in Western Australia.

The position is permanent, full-time and will involve:

Ships Master/Ship’s Officer:

The main responsibilities of these positions include coordinating ship’s berthing and loading, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on conditions of ships and goods and ensuring all marine standards are upheld and adhered to. The other specific duties will include:

– Controlling, overseeing and coordinating ship’s berthing and loading operation, organising ship’s shifting requirements where required.

– Supervision of vessel operations to ensure safe and effective operations and reporting any unsafe operations and / or damage

– Optimising vessel operations to ensure the secure and efficient loading and transport of cargo





– Draft surveys including intermediate and final surveys, plus trimming of vessel, load plan preparation and loading to designated critical criteria.

– Additional surveys including on hire condition, bunker, P&I; surveys

– Establishing, checking and maintaining the Load Plans to ensure outcomes within pre-designated criteria including safety such as DUKC requirements and cargo criteria

– Review and reporting on operations after loading completed and provide suggestions on ways to improve the process

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

The following is required:

– Master Mariner Unlimited License or Marine Chief Engineer qualification (Licensing Class I Master Mariners or Class I Marine Engineers – Certificate of Competency recognized by IMO STCW Convention)

– Relevant AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree or overseas equivalent

– Previous experience in a similar role

– At least 2 - 3 years’ seagoing experience sailing on dry bulk carriers and/or minimum 2-3 years’ experience undertaking draft surveys, hold cleanliness inspections, bunker surveys and on/off hire condition surveys

– Experience sailing onboard Bulk Carriers & Container Vessels

– Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office - MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook

– Excellent written and verbal communications skills

– Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment

– Strong attention to detail and ability to solve problems and assess risks

– The nature of our operations requires our employees to be based in the metropolitan area on a FIFO basis or in the regional area on a residential basis.

Remuneration and Benefits:

– The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package including:

– Base Salary & Superannuation

– Housing

– House Utilities

– Motor Vehicle Allowance (or company spec vehicle)

Please apply with your latest resume.

Pay: $105,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Ship’s Master/ Ship’s Officer (Perth)
🏢 Intertek
📍 Perth