3rd Officer

**Serco is a place where you can grow**

Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.

We offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:

- Access to training and development programs
- Long-term government-backed contracts
- Supportive, collaborative work culture
- Be part of a team that shapes global scientific research
- Unique opportunity aboard the world leading Icebreaker vessel
- Casual position

**Make an impact at Serco**

As a Third Officer onboard the RSV Nuyina, you’ll ensure safe navigation, oversee vital safety equipment, and support key vessel operations. Working closely with the Master and Chief Mate, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that contributes to the ship's maintenance and safety protocols.

As a Third Officer, you’ll make a positive impact by:

- Managing navigation watches and monitoring the vessel’s passage plan
- Testing and maintaining life-saving and firefighting equipment
- Overseeing cargo operations and coordinating with shore teams
- Supporting training and induction for new crew members
- Ensuring compliance with Serco’s Safety Management System (SMS)
- Participating in safety drills and emergency response activities

**Serco is a place for you**

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

- Current Passport
- AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
- AMSA-issued Watchkeeper Deck (Unrestricted) Certificate
- Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) Certificate
- GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (GOC)
- Security Awareness Training
- Advanced Firefighting (AFF) and proficiency in survival craft
- Experience in polar, scientific, or resupply vessel operations
- Ability to use ship operating IT systems and draft documents
- Ability to pass a Polar Medical

This is a position of trust and responsibility and to support this we will conduct a thorough probity assessment as an essential selection component for this role. You must have the ability to become a Permanent Resident of Australia and be willing to undergo an AAD Polar Medical Examination.

As a fast-growing global company, Serco offers a supportive culture and flexible approach to work-life. With long-term government contracts, you’ll have opportunities for growth in Defence, Space, Health, and more.

**Are you ready to do important work that really matters?**

At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology, and partners to create solutions that address urgent and complex challenges. Join us and make an impact on communities across Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.

**Impact a better future at Serco.