Are you highly organised, people-focused, and ready to play a key role in keeping our vessels moving safely and efficiently?

SeaLink North Queensland is seeking a Marine Operations Administrator to provide essential administrative support to our Marine Operations team in Townsville.

Reporting to the Marine Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our marine services.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive and professional approach.

About the Role

This role provides administrative support across marine operations, training, and compliance functions. You will assist with maintaining operational records, coordinating crew administration, supporting compliance requirements, and ensuring operational information is communicated effectively across the business.

Marine industry experience is desirable but not essential.

What You'll Be Doing

- Coordinating crew rosters, shifts, and leave planning.
- Supporting vessel logistics, maintenance scheduling, and compliance record-keeping.
- Assisting with crew onboarding, inductions, and training database management.
- Acting as the main communications point between vessels and shore teams.
- Managing operational platforms (Deputy, MEX, EMC, Blink, SkyTrust, Go1, SMS Global).
- Helping with charters, passenger number reporting, and timetable updates.
- Acknowledging crew milestones and supporting staff engagement.
- Providing general administrative support to the Marine Operations Manager and team.

About You

- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.




- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Professional, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- Experience with Deputy, rostering systems, and SharePoint will be highly regarded.
- A team player who can also work independently and use initiative.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional after-hours support.
- An interest in the marine industry is desirable.

Skills & Experience

Essential

- Previous administration experience.
- Experience maintaining records and documentation.
- Current Driver License.
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using SharePoint and/or other document management systems.

Desirable

- Experience in marine, transport, tourism, logistics, or other operational environments.
- Experience with workforce management, rostering, and employee communication systems (such as Deputy and BLINK).

Why Join SeaLink?

- Work with a nationally recognised marine and transport operator.
- Be part of a supportive, close-knit North Queensland team.
- Enjoy variety in your role, with every day bringing something different.
- Contribute to connecting communities across the region.
- Access opportunities for professional development and career growth.

About Us





SeaLink North Queensland is part of SeaLink and provides safe and reliable marine transport services, connecting people and communities to destinations across Australia for work, education, essential services, and leisure. Operating routes to Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Island, North Stradbroke Island, the Bay Islands, Magnetic Island, Palm Island, and along the Brisbane River and in Gladstone, SeaLink plays a vital role in keeping communities connected. We are passionate about bringing people together, sharing experiences and creating memories.

SeaLink, is part of the Kelsian Group, Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

Applications close by 5 pm on Friday, 18 September 2026.

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and the position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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📌 Marine Operations Administrator - Full Time (Townsville City)
🏢 SeaLink North Queensland
📍 Townsville City