About the Role

Carpentaria Marine Services is seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Marine Operations Coordinator to join our Cairns-based team.

This is a busy and varied role supporting the day-to-day coordination of our marine operations, including vessel scheduling and port bookings, crew rostering, freight logistics, administration and operational reporting.

We are looking for a confident and capable individual with strong logistics and scheduling experience who can manage competing priorities, work independently and keep operations running efficiently, whilst supporting the Operations Supervisor and Regional Manager.

Key Responsibilities

- Marine Scheduling: Coordinate daily and weekly vessel movements and operational schedules.

- Crew Rostering: Manage crew rosters, scheduling and travel arrangements (flights).

- Vessel Port Bookings: Execute VTS bookings, wharf bookings and other marine logistics requirements inline with the relevant Port procedures.

- Freight Coordination: Coordinate freight receival in Cairns, prepare barge freight manifests and assist with the management of cargo movements.

- Project Onboarding: Coordinate project onboarding requirements, including inductions, documentation, personnel mobilisation and client-specific requirements.

- Quotes & Job Administration: Prepare client marine quotes

- Marine WIP Management: Monitor and manage marine work in progress (WIP), ensuring jobs, costs and supporting documentation are accurately maintained and progressed for invoicing.

- Cargo Reporting: Prepare and submit cargo reports to local and regional port authorities.

- Environmental Reporting: Coordinate GBRMPA reporting and maintain relevant documentation.





- Operational Support: Liaise with clients, key stakeholders, vessel crews, suppliers and management to ensure smooth daily operations.

- General Office Support: Assist other office staff with administrative and operational tasks as required.

About You

Essential Requirements:

- Minimum 10 years' experience in marine transport and logistics, scheduling or operational coordination.

- Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules, logistics and competing operational priorities.

- Robust organisational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.

- Ability to work independently, take initiative and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

- A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Highly Regarded:

- Previous experience in marine transport and freight consolidation.

- Knowledge of vessel scheduling, manifesting and marine logistics.

- Familiarity with marine industry reporting requirements.

- Experience working with operational teams in remote or regional locations.

What We Offer

- Cairns-based position.

- A diverse and hands-on role within an established marine operations team.

- Supportive and friendly working environment.

- Opportunity to take ownership of daily coordination and operational activities.

- Competitive remuneration based on experience.

Apply Now

If you have a strong background in logistics, scheduling or marine operations and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Marine Operations Coordinator (Cairns)
🏢 Carpentaria Marine Services
📍 Cairns