Raymond Island Ferry Operator

2 days ago

Bairnsdale, Australia East Gippsland Shire Council Full time
Overview

East Gippsland Shire Council is offering a casual ferry operator role based in Paynesville/Raymond Island. The role involves safely transporting visitors and residents between Raymond Island and Paynesville, with a 7-day roster including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will safely transport visitors and residents between Raymond Island and Paynesville.

Your Will Be Responsible For
  • Operating the Ferry in a safe, timely and reliable manner, monitoring vehicles and patrons at all times.
  • Conducting pre-start vessel checks and daily maintenance ensuring the Ferry is clean and hazard free.
  • Collect applicable fares and check ferry passes.
  • Providing excellent customer service to all patrons, while confidently managing and de-escalating conflict when required.

This is a casual position and is based in Paynesville/Raymond Island. We're looking for someone who has experience commanding a vessel and maintaining equipment. You'll have excellent customer service skills and ability to deal with the general public and the ability to handle conflict.

You Will Need The Following Qualifications
  • Victorian recreational marine license with the ability to obtain a Coxswain Grade 3 endorsement.
  • Current First Aid and provide CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009).
  • A current, valid Victorian driver's licence.

Applicants with the following skills will be looked upon favourably

  • Control Traffic with Stop-slow bat
  • Knowledge of the McMillan Strait and varying sea conditions
  • Marine engineering knowledge

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and pre-employment medical. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Why you'll love EGSCWork-Life Balance
  • Casual position with varied start and finish times
  • Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Competitive Salaries
  • Banded pay rates with built in yearly increases
  • Additional penalty rates when working outside standard operating hours
  • All uniform provided
A Supportive Environment
  • Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
  • Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
How To Apply

If this sounds like the job for you, apply now and attach:

  • A cover letter stating why you are interested in the
  • A current resume
  • A statement providing detailed responses to the key selection criteria as stated in the position description:
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Experience in Maintaining Equipment
  • Experience in dealing with conflict

Applicants may upload copies of required qualifications. Applications close at 11.59pm on 17 September 2025.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Douglas Sward, Aerodromes and Ferry Supervisor at (03) 5153 9500.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.


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