• Join our Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger at home port of Brisbane
• Lifestyle roster 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, plus annual leave and a companywide Healthy Lifestyle program
• Opportunities for ongoing career development with regular company provided training to maintain your certifications and skills.

Ready for the best career you never imagined?

Join us in this Chief Engineer role, leading the Engineering team onboard our Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger, which provides channel and berth maintenance to Ports up and down the eastern seaboard; operating 24/7, 365 days a year, supported by two back-to-back crews.

Your role will be to effectively manage the repairs, maintenance and operations of all machinery on the vessel with support from the onshore Technical Superintendent. In addition, you will actively assist the Technical Superintendent with the planning and preparation of refits and docking specifications.

Skilled, driven and great with people: here’s who we’re looking for.

• You’re an experienced Chief Engineer holding a current Engineer Class 1 or 2 with a preference of Class 1, AMSA medical and COST.
• You’re passionate about delivering operational efficiencies and improvements for the crew, the business and for our customers.
• You’re an experienced people leader, with a focus on building positive employee engagement within the framework of an industrial instrument.
• You’re committed to the highest standards of health and safety ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for yourself and the team.
• You love being a technical problem solver and have a continuous improvement mindset.
• You’re great at building and nurturing productive relationships with stakeholders.
• You’re resilient and enjoy working within a small team environment.

This bit matters! We’re an equal opportunity employer and we’re proud of our diverse work environment. We are also on our own journey to support an even more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We recognise the need to continue to encourage diversity and strive to have a workforce that is representative of our community. If you have any questions about our inclusivity or accessibility, please do get in touch.

Five reasons why we hope you’ll apply

You’ll enjoy some great benefits at Port of Brisbane, including a Healthy Lifestyle Program and a commitment to developing our people. But joining us in this role should mean so much more.

1. A diverse role where every day’s different

As Chief Engineer, you’ll get interesting, varied work, as an integral part of the team maintaining safe navigable depths of the Port’s navigational channel, play a vital role in ensuring safe passage of vessels along the eastern seaboard.

2. An important job, a powerful purpose

What we do at Port of Brisbane affects all Queenslanders and many who visit our proud state. So it’s vital that we carry out our purpose efficiently and sustainably.

3. A place where flexibility matters too

We expect a lot from our people, who are committed and dedicated to our mission. But in return for your efforts, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle roster – 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off.

4. A welcoming, supportive culture

You’ll find so many friendly, connected people at Port of Brisbane, who want to work together to get the job done.

5. A proud reputation; a bright future

You’ll join a company renowned for best practice in our industry, and a Marine team that is proud of the impact we make. But we’re not sitting still. Bring your fresh perspectives and expertise to a team that truly values them.

Ready for the best career you never imagined? Apply today!

If you’re interested in the role and think you fit the bill, we’d love to hear from you!

You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. You’ll also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a national police check and a fitness for work assessment.