Vessel Traffic Services Officer

About Flinders Port Holdings

Flinders Port Holdings own and operate Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal the port of Port Adelaide as well as the six key regional ports of Port Giles Port Lincoln Wallaroo Port Pirie Klein Point and Thevenard.

We also provide integrated supply chain solutions through Flinders Warehousing and Distribution. Beyond ports we deliver hydrographic survey services through HydroSurvey Australia.

Flinders Port Holdings is ranked as one of South Australias top 10 companies with an annual turnover of more than $300 million. We employ over 650 people and indirectly support 24000 jobs in South Australia.

Through our operations we facilitate over $25 billion in international trade annually and are the key platform for South Australian two-way trade in goods.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Vessel Traffic and Services Officer (VTSO) to provide communication and information centred client services to the shipping industry to ensure the safe efficient and cost-effective movement of vessels for all ports serviced and owned by Flinders Ports by working with pilots ships masters shipping agents and towage operators and internal staff.

Located at Outer Harbor at our Marine Operations Centre the role operates on a rotational 12-hour shift basis working 2 days 2 nights and then 4 days off. This may vary during training.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure communication of changes to shipping schedules to all relevant parties and coordinate any resultant changes;

• Operate the South Australia Radio Network to provide a maritime radio distress and safety service;

• Ensure the surveillance and radio monitoring of all Adelaide VTS areas;

• Deliver a timely and accurate administrative function of the Marine Operations Centre including maintaining systems files and logs and producing records reports and statistical data; and

• Assist in the management of labour allocation through a labour allocation system.

About you

Your skills and experience will include;

• Valid drivers licence;

• Hold a VTS Operators C0103-1 qualification (desirable);

• Previous experience in communication role with proficiency in Radio Telephony and use of VHF radio telephones and electronic tools and a Marine Radio Certificate;

• Ability to work efficiently in interchanging teams and prioritise tasks under pressure whilst maintaining client focus;

• Well-developed communication skills who interacts effectively with other team members clients and the general public; and

• Restricted Master Class V Certificate of Competency and nautical ship and coastal navigation knowledge is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

We care about our people thats why we offer a variety of benefits focussed on your wellbeing that support your career and life outside of work including:

• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Supportive motivated and fun team environment

• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity

• Dress for your day office attire

• Corporate Discounts on Private Health Insurance with Medibank

• Making a difference to South Australians

Want to know more

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email the following contact email.

At Flinders Port Holdings were committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including people with disabilities all age groups the LGBTIQA community and culturally diverse backgrounds including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.