T-Ports is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chief Mate Unlimited to join our marine crew aboard the transhipment vessel Lucky Eyre.Do you have proven experience as a Chief Mate and are ready for your next role?

If so, we’d love to hear from you

About T-PortsT-Ports operates two ports and the transhipment vessel “Lucky Eyre” at Lucky Bay (Eyre Peninsula) and Wallaroo (Yorke Peninsula). T-Ports is founded on four pillars: innovation, safety, integrity and efficiency. Our operations cover grain receival, bulk handling, storage, and transhipping, positioning us as leaders in the next generation of port development. T-Ports is founded on four core pillars: Innovation, Safety, Integrity, and Efficiency.

About the roleThe Chief Mate will assist the Master with the safe operation of the vessel. This role ensures policies and procedures are carried out safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards and practices. You will be required to operate the Material Handling System and be responsible for the cargo operations on board.

- Reporting to and assisting the Master with the protected operation of the Vessel.
- Casual position.
- Responsible for safe and efficient cargo operations (loading/unloading), including supervising of the Material Handling System & personnel.
- Ensure that all tasks on board are performed in accordance with State and National legislation and regulations and company policies.
- Comply with the Vessel Safety Management System.




- Comply with Workplace Health and Safety procedures.
- Work closely with shoreside terminal personnel to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Responsible for the preparation of the vessel for various regular external inspections.
- Responsible for coordinating and supervising all relevant onboard safety checks, inspections, and maintenance programs.
- Any other duties requested by the Master.

About YouThis position is a significant key to the operational success of the Transhipment Vessel Lucky Eyre and requires a dynamic “can-do” approach.

- Minimum valid AMSA Chief Mate Unlimited CoC
- Valid AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
- Must have Australian work rights
- Strong computer literacy

Desirable Experience

- AMSA Master Unlimited CoC
- Transhipping experience
- Hands-on ship handling experience> 500 GT

Benefits

- Excellent day rate – Full employment conditions will be in accordance with the T-Ports Lucky Eyre Enterprise Agreement.
- Equal time roster (4 weeks on, 4 weeks off)
- 12-hour shifts. (12 hours on, 12 hours off)
- Travel Allowance
- Work onboard and off-vessel accommodation provided.
- Interstate travel to site provided.
- Career progression opportunities.

Closing Date: 31 October 2026 - T-Ports reserves the right to start interviewing suitable applicants before the advertised closing date. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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