Marine Pilot Trainee
Core
Conduct safe and efficient pilotage of vessels in regional ports using high-level ship handling skills and local port knowledge.
Role type
Marine Pilot Trainee (progressing to unrestricted Marine Pilot)
Builds
Safe and efficient pilotage services for vessels entering and exiting the Port of Townsville
Domain
Maritime logistics / Port operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ship handling, local port knowledge, maritime regulations compliance, emergency response, safety management, documentation, computer literacy
Preferred skills
Previous piloting experience, exempt Master experience, simulator endorsement
Technologies
Microsoft Office, computer systems for pilotage services
Responsibilities
Obtain and maintain unrestricted pilot licenses, conduct port pilotage per roster, liaise with ship masters and port authorities, perform duties during pilot shortages, participate in emergency responses, contribute to strategic plans
Seniority
Trainee (entry-level with mandatory training progression)