Job Type: Full time

FIFO Launch Master (Skipper) for Poruma (Coconut) IslandTorres Pilots Pty Ltd is a privately owned & operating, providing marine pilots services to local & international shipping customers within the regions of the Great Barrier reef & Torres Straits regions.Torres Pilots prides itself on our commitment to safety & customer service for the, efficient, reliable and on time service of marine pilotage, proven to be the largest supplier of Great Barrier Reef marine pilots & marine pilot transfer services, today our network provides services at Cairns, Thursday Island, Coconut Island and Mackay with a fleet of 6 pilot vessels & three helicopters.The Role:Torres Pilots seek a Pilot Vessel Launch Master for a full time position based out of Cairns to Poruma (Coconut) Island in the northeast Torres Straits. A typical day will involve checking latest shipping schedules, bookings & movements. Timely co-ordination of voyage planning including organisation of crews & pilots to provide an on-time service to shipping customers.During down time of pilot transfer services not having to be provided, responsibilities of maintaining assets with completion of; vessel refuelling as required & maintenance in accordance with company schedules.Qualifications:Master Class 5 (unrestricted ticket)Current Senior First Aid with CPRResponsibilities:Assist the Managers oversight of safe, reliable, on-time and cost effective use of company resources to conduct pilot transfers.Communications with our Cairns and Brisbane operations team, launch crew and marine pilots.Ensure compliance with Torres Pilots' procedures & SMS with regards the fatigue management plan, pilot launch operations, crew training,



safety drills.Monitor SMS documentation for compliance with the fatigue management plan, launch logs & maintenance, crew safety inductions and drills are appropriately recorded.Skills and Attributes:Proven record of competent vessel handling skills & experience required.Marine pilotage is 24/7, nature of the business involves flexible work hours day / night of which is an integral part of the position.Follow operating and reporting requirements in accordance with AMSA & NSCV standards.You must be able to work autonomously in remote locations.Have basic computer literacy skills.Continually liaise with the manager keeping them informed of any defects or issues that affect the performance and safety of the vessel.Provide technical support & information when required.Organisational ability, attention to detail & ability to multi task.Ability to work in a team environment & maintain a positive attitude under pressure.The commencing salary is based around $100k P/A pending previous employment history & experience + additional daily living away from home allowance provided whilst on roster (220 days p/a), with 4 weeks annual leave, donga type accommodation when on Poruma Island, 12 days on / 8 days off roster, to / from work travel is included on roster days of work, FIFO Cairns based only.Initial 6 months probationary employment term.This position is being offered based on living & working in a remote indigenous community, applicants are to be aware of, recognise & respect Torres Strait Islander culture.Torres Pilots is committed to building an equal opportunity and diverse workforce and therefore encourage all genders and cultural backgrounds to apply.

📌 FIFO Launch Master (Skipper) for Poruma (Coconut) Island
🏢 Torres Pilots
📍 Gold Coast