Casual Deckhand

ISŠA is looking for an individual with a strong work ethic and proven leadership skills to join their team for their Willetton Operations servicing their Oil and Gas Clients.

The Deckhand is responsible for assisting the vessel Master and Engineer to ensure the vessel is operated safely and efficiently and is presented to its best possible standard whilst maintaining the highest level of client comfort.

You will be required to work outside of normal hours and be flexible with shift times. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of the vessel is essential to all aspects of this role. They will work in close conjunction with the Operations Manager and the Operations Scheduler.

This is a key role within the organization and requires leadership, energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, multi-skilling, and time management skills.

**Key Role Requirements**
- Assist Master in the safe navigation of the vessel in adverse conditions.
- Assist in Bridge Management and look-out duties as prescribed by the Master to ensure safe navigation.
- Undertake a key role in vessel emergency and evacuation procedures as defined for each individual vessel’s Safety Management System.
- Inspect safety equipment and report any deficiencies to the Master.
- Participate in safety drills and demonstrate to meet legislative requirements.
- Manage the deck activities of the vessel during preparation for departure and mooring at the end of the shift.
- Assist the master in the safe embarkation/disembarkation of all personnel and clients.
- Maintain /requisition mooring lines as required.
- Assist the master in the maintenance of the decks and exterior of the vessel.
- Assist the Master and/or Engineer as required.
- Assist with cleaning of the entire vessel before, during, and at the completion of each shift.

**About You**
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Able to perform autonomously and effectively delegate
- Flexibility and reliability
- Strong customer service focus
- Interpersonal and relationship building
- A ‘Safety First’ approach to all tasks.
- Ability to get the job done, on time, accurately, and in a consistent manner.
- Ability to develop ideas, use initiative, and work without guidance.
- Excellent work attitude.
- A genuine demonstrated interest in developing a career with ISŠA.
- An absolute commitment to service excellence and continual learning.

**Skills, Qualifications & Experience**
- Organization and planning skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent personal presentation and communication skills.
- Proven ability to handle difficult situations
- Proven reporting and accountability

**Essential**
- Elements of shipboard safety or equivalent
- Senior First Aid and CPR
- Recreational Boat Licence
- Driver’s license
- Recreational Boat Licence or higher (e.g. Coxswain or Master 5)

**Desirable**
- Confined Space
- Working Safely at Heights
- MSIC
- Experience in the Transport Industry

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $49,883.11 - $71,790.82 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Housing allowance
- Paid volunteer leave
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Christmas bonus

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Sydney, NSW (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Sydney, NSW: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person