About This Role
Being a Marine Pilot means conducting safe and efficient pilotage of vessels in the region's ports by applying high-level ship handling skills, local port knowledge, and general maritime expertise. New Marine Pilots start at a trainee level to undergo extensive port-specific training and licensing to attain an unrestricted pilot licence.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain unrestricted pilot licenses for the region's ports
- Conduct safe and efficient port pilotage as required by the roster
- Perform the duties of a pilot to meet operational demands during periods of pilot shortage as requested by the Manager Pilotage Services, subject to fatigue management guidelines
- Liaise with the Manager Pilotage Services on pilotage issues to establish effective feedback and consultation processes within the Pilots business unit to deliver a safe, effective, and efficient pilotage service
- Undertake pilot and safety training to maintain Pilot license, Area endorsements, and other relevant Pilotage skills as required by the Regulator and the Port of Townsville Limited (the Port)
- Liaise with ships' masters, operators, agents, port authorities, regulatory bodies, and providers of marine safety services concerning shipping in the region's ports
- Utilise computer technology as it relates to the effective delivery of pilotage services
- Complete appropriate documentation and logs in a timely and approved manner
- Provide training to other pilots and masters seeking exemption as required
- Participate in port emergency responses and associated training as directed to assist with successful restoration of the Port back to an operating capacity in the event of an emergency
- Contribute to the Port’s strategic plans including the Statement of Corporate Intent, Corporate Plan, and Port Vision 2050
- Ensure appropriate health and safety, environmental management, quality, and information security practices are implemented for all works to comply with the Port’s policies and relevant legislation
- Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, and standards
- Promote a Zero Harm culture and continual improvement in Health and Safety management and performance
- Perform any other duties commensurate with level and accountabilities, or as directed by leadership, or other Senior Pilots involved in training supervision
Requirements
- Holder of, or the ability to acquire, a current and valid Queensland pilot license and area endorsements for the region
- Holder of a valid Master Class 1 Certificate (Including Manila STCW 2010 Amendments) issued or recognized by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
- Holder of a valid AMSA certificate of medical fitness throughout the tenure as a marine pilot
