Ship Keeper

APS 4 - Attractive salary package and employee benefits including 15.4% superannuation
- 18 months full-time, fixed term contract with possibility of ongoing
- Australia’s leading museum located waterside in beautiful Darling Harbour

As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) is committed to being a world leader in maritime history, sharing the national maritime story across Australia and providing a must-visit museum experience.
- APS Level 4 - Attractive salary package and employee benefits including 15.4% superannuation
- 18 months full-time, fixed term contract with possibility of ongoing.
- Australia’s leading museum located waterside in beautiful Darling Harbour

The
**Ship Keeper** works in the Fleet team to ensure the vessels are functioning safely and efficiently. The position is also responsible for delivering high quality customer service to all guests at the Museum to ensure accurate information is given on board the vessels to provide a welcoming and informed experience.

This role will be expected to assist in the management of vessels in the museum’s heritage fleet as required.

**Ideal applicants will have**:

- Highly developed communication skills with the capacity to understand the environmental issues that exist on-board an operating vessel and the necessary precautions to take (MARPOL).
- Demonstrated ability working in a team environment, reading ship layouts and systems drawings.
- Experience working in a customer focused environment with the ability to deliver a high standard of work whilst representing the Museum.

**Desirable**:

- Knowledge in the field of ship systems and safety equipment as well as working in a marine environment with experience using metals, coatings or timber trades.
- General Purpose Hand (GPH) qualification or recreational boating licence is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in vessel maintenance.
- Experience working in a cultural or customer service institution and an understanding of operations and presentations of major public attraction.
- Knowledge or appreciation of maritime history.