Mate / First Officer - Permanent Full-time - Adelaide CBD, Australia - SeaLink South Australia

SeaLink South Australia

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Adelaide CBD, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Full time

Description

Work all year round on the stunning River Murray.

Learn from the best in the business

Travel benefits available nation-wide

Development opportunities to progress to Master

About Us
The PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddle wheeler in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accommodating a maximum of 120 guests and operating 3, 4 and 7-night cruises on the Murray River from Mannum, 87 kilometres from Adelaide, this stunning vessel attracts guests from all over Australia and the world.

About the Role
This permanent full-time position of Mate/ First Officer is a crucial component of the Murray Princess Operation.

A primary function of the role is to ensure the safe and secure operations and navigation of the P.S Murray Princess as directed by the Captain together with guest services.

This will include working as part of a team, whilst maintaining excellence in safety and reliability at all times.

The Mate/ First Officer is responsible for the vessels deck maintenance and the ships husbandry, ensuring these are compliant with Standard Operating Procedures.

The Mate/ First Officer will oversee the deck crew work practices, maintain standards and performance, and further assist crew with training and development.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with a high level of organization are essential to this role.

It is also a requirement to have a suitable level of fitness to cope with any of the physical demands of any onboard duty pertaining to decks, navigation and tender boat operation and to lead by example.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.

This role requires leadership, energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, and multi-skilling and time management.

The roster rotation for this position is 14 days on / 14 days off.

All meals and accommodation on board the Murray Princess when rostered on duty are included. Transport from Adelaide CBD to Mannum is provided if required.

About You

Proven strong leadership skills and people management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisation and planning abilities
Ability to perform autonomously and effectively delegate tasks
Vessel handling experience
Customer service experience
Proven ability to handle difficult situations
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Proven reporting and accountability
Be flexible to take on extra shifts if required and available to work up to 15 days on board

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Experience in the Transport Industry
Master
Current First Aid with CPR
Elements of Shipboard Safety
Drivers Licence

Desirable

Certificate in Frontline Management
Marine Engine Driver 2 (MED2)
Confined Space Qualification
Experience in the Tourism Industry
Knowledge of SA Occupational Health and Safety Requirements

How to Apply

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore.