About the Role

Reporting to the Harbour Master, this dynamic 12-month contract role provides crucial support to the Harbour Master’s Office (HMO) to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of port operations.
This is a key opportunity for a marine operations professional to work within a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment, assisting with everything from vessel vetting to incident investigation, port system development, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support contract management and operation of the Port Management and Information System (PMIS) Voyager.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support the Vessel Vetting Process.
• Assist the HMO during emergency management procedures.
• Coordinate HMO approval processes for events
• Monitor and coordinate approvals for ship-related activities such as Hot Work and Bunkering audits.
• Provide technical advice and research support across a range of projects.
• Assist in implementing Pilot Exemption Certificates and Certificates of Local Knowledge.
• Support marine contract execution related to Pilotage, Dredging, and VTMIS operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate of Competency – Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) or equivalent operational marine experience.
• Minimum 1 year in a marine operational shore-based role or similar.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and procedural writing skills.
• Sound understanding of marine incident investigation processes and port-related inter-agency functions.
• Experience in project and contract management.
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management capabilities.

Why Apply?

• Work in a prime port-side location in Fremantle
• Join a collaborative and experienced marine operations team
• Competitive hourly rate with additional agency charge
• Develop your port operations and maritime compliance expertise

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.