Maritime Trainee
Job No:
89520
Location:
Sydney, NSW
About the Organisation
Harbour City Ferries is a Transdev Australasia Company. Harbour City Ferries operates approximately 175,000 services, transporting more than 15 million people across Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River each year. The extensive network connects 39 destinations and spans approximately 37 kilometres from Parramatta in Sydney's west, Manly in the north and Watsons Bay in the east.
Harbour City Ferries mission is to create a world class ferry service in Sydney by taking the customer service to the next level. We will do so by building upon the great work of Sydney Ferries over recent years. Harbour City Ferries will be keeping a strong focus on safety, a more reliable and dependable service, clean ferries and engaged staff helping Transport for NSW to better integrate the ferry service more with the wider transport network. All employees will be expected to participate and contribute to development of a customer centric culture and continued improvement in health and safety.
About the Opportunity
Harbour City Ferries has an exciting opportunity for a Maritime Trainee to join their team in Sydney on a full-time basis.
Throughout the traineeship, you will participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised training and assessment interventions. Additionally, you will engage in the daily operation, navigation, cleaning, security and maintenance of ferries, wharves and facilities. Importantly, you will experience targeted customer service and safety related training, as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist in successful completion of the traineeship program.
You will enrol in (and must complete):
- Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal) -- MAR10313
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) -- MAR20313
- Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driving – Grade 3) -- MAR20213
You will also:
- Have a demonstrated ability to swim 50 metres (as issued by local swimming pool)
- Possess the right to work in Australia.
- Have completed of Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent
- Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Hold a current NSW Maritime Medical Certificate.
- Demonstrate a commitment and interest in developing a career within the maritime industry
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to provide quality customer service
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Demonstrate a commitment and ability to provide safe transport services and to work safely
The traineeship is expected to last for 12 months and will normally lead to a permanent role with Harbour City Ferries (subject to performance and completion of the required qualifications). As such, this represents a fantastic opportunity for someone motivated to work on the water and grow their career in a world class maritime organisation.
About the Benefits
Harbour City Ferries offers an employment experience which will reward, develop, challenge and support you in a respectful, responsible environment.
You will be rewarded with attractive remuneration as a trainee, plus 9.5% superannuation and the support you need to become a qualified maritime employee.
Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Applicants should note the recruitment process will include reference checking, police checking, and a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen. This role is defined as a Transport Safety Worker, therefore subject to random, suspicion and incident related drug and alcohol testing.
Applications close - 5pm Friday 19th May, 2017 - APPLY NOW!