FIFO Launch Master (Skipper) for Poruma (Coconut) Island

Torres 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 CPR

Responsibilities:

- 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 adaptable 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 (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Torres Pilots
📍 Cairns Regional