Training Marine Pilot (Expressions of Interest)

Ports North is a Queensland Government owned Corporationresponsible for the provision of marine pilotage services to Far NorthQueensland ports including the Ports of Cairns, Weipa, Mourilyan, CapeFlattery, Thursday Island, Skardon River and Karumba.

The Corporation is currently seeking Expressions ofInterest from appropriately qualified Master Mariners interested in future marine pilotpositions based in Cairns.

The Role

Reportingto the Manager Pilotage Services, you will be required to conduct safe andefficient pilotage of vessels in regional ports through the direct applicationof a high level of ship handling skill, local port knowledge and generalmaritime expertise.

Essential Skillsand Experience

Tobe considered for this opportunity you must hold a valid unrestricted MasterClass 1 Certificate of Competency (including Manila STCW 2010 Amendments),recognized by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Ideallyyou will have experience as a competent master mariner with ship handlingexperience as Master or Pilot and knowledge of the regulatory frameworkpertaining to Pilotage in Queensland. Inaccordance with marine legislation, the successful Marine Pilot will need tohold current AMSA and Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) certificates of medicalfitness (without restrictions).

- Demonstrated high-level communication skills, including theability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively andprofessionally,



both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of internal andexternal stakeholders.
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
- Right to Work in Australia
- Knowledge of relevant international, national and statemaritime regulations
- Proficiency in English language
- Ability to work effectively in a team and always maintainprofessional standards

Weare looking for a highly motivated self-starter with a robust work ethic andexcellent interpersonal skills that align to Ports North Core values.

- Extensive ship handling experience
- Experience with tug operations
- Recently completed Bridge Resource Management (BRM),Advanced Marine Pilot Training (AMPT) and manned model courses.
- Proficiency with ICT systems and modern navigationequipment

Special RoleRequirements

Thisposition forms part of a cohesive team operating on a 24-hour, 7-day roster.Employees are required to be available for duty at any time during theirrostered period. Successful applicantswill be required to be eligible to hold a Maritime Security IdentificationCard, undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and criminal recordhistory checks.

Dueto the geographical location of the Far North Queensland ports extensive travelwithin the region can be expected.

Tobe eligible for a permanent role, applicants must reside in Cairns and provideproof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

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📌 Training Marine Pilot (Expressions of Interest) (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Ports North
📍 Cairns Regional