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Since 1833, Svitzer has helped keep trade moving through trusted towage services. Our tugboat crews are at the heart of that work, delivering safe, reliable and sustainable support on the water. If you value teamwork, take pride in your skills, and want to be part of a company that does things properly - we'd love to have you aboard.

Are you a technically skilled and safety-conscious marine engineer? We're looking for a Tug Engineer to join our Bunbury team on a 50% permanent part-time, unrostered basis.

As an unrostered part-time employee, you are required to commit to a minimum of 91 days per year (50% of a full-time schedule). The position follows a 3-on/3-off rotation, where during the 3-week "First Call" period, you must be available and able to respond to work within 2 hours' notice. In the 3-week "Second Call" period, you may be contacted for work but can choose to decline.

Preference will be given to candidates residing within two hours of Bunbury or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Why You'll Want to Join Us

As a Tug Engineer in Bunbury, you'll enjoy the benefits of living in a beautiful coastal town with a welcoming community. You'll play a key role in maintaining and operating advanced marine systems, helping ensure the safety and reliability of every operation. With access to stunning beaches, local attractions, and a strong work-life balance, Bunbury offers the ideal lifestyle for maritime professionals.

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Tug Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our vessels running safely and reliably. Reporting to the Tug Master, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining all onboard machinery, including engine and deck equipment
  
• Carrying out maintenance and repair of marine systems and equipment
  
• Supporting safe and effective winch operation during towage jobs
  
• Identifying and reporting defects promptly to keep operations on track
  
• Preparing maintenance records and operational reports as required
  
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, regulations, and company policies
  
• Assisting on deck when needed to support the crew and vessel operations
  
• Participating in drills, training, and skills development
  

What You'll Bring

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• A minimum Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or equivalent
  
• A valid AMSA Medical that matches your Certificate of Competency
  
• Current Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates
  
• Solid knowledge of marine engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment
  
• Experience working in towage to tug operations will help you step in with confidence
  
• A strong focus on safety and following procedures to get the job done right
  
• The ability to stay calm, think clearly, and adapt when conditions change
  
• A willingness to embrace technology and support sustainable ways of working
  
• The right to live and work in Australia
  

Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application via the Careers at Svitzer website. Please make sure to apply by close of business Friday 04 July 2025. We're unable to accept applications by email.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job - we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

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