Marine Pilot Grade 1A

Posted: 15/09/2025

Closing Date: 29/09/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newcastle

Job Category: Marine Operations

• Feel pride in seeing the impact of your work in a place where it really matters.
• Enjoy interesting, varied work where you'll embrace new challenges every day.
• Be rewarded for your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Job Description
Build a better future. Where NSW meets the world.
The world's always evolving and so are we.

We're proud of our rich heritage and how far we've travelled to where we are today.

That journey continues.

To face the challenges of the future, we're building a team that brings together truly diverse knowledge and skills. One that wins by combining deep industry expertise and connection, with fresh ideas and experience.

So, if you care about helping Australia and its people prosper…

If you're a challenge seeker who loves variety and solving problems…

And if you want to help us shape our culture and our impact…

Well, this is the place. And now's the time.

Your opportunity
We are looking for a suitably qualified person to join our team of Marine Pilots, servicing Newcastle. You will commence as a
Trainee Pilot.
Port Authority of NSW Marine Pilots operate to a high standard of competency and undergo a comprehensive training program to achieve their initial licence and beyond, with the ultimate goal to become an unlimited licence pilot.

Here's How Your Impact Will Truly Count

• You'll deliver a safe and efficient pilotage service within the Ports.
• You'll undertake and successfully progress through the approved Marine Pilot training program.
• You'll practice, lead, and participate in, a highly reliable port resource management team.
• You'll develop and maintain a high level of ship handling skills.
• You'll maintain a high degree of cognitive and physical fitness.
• You'll liaise with and advise the VTS Vessel Traffic Services, to ensure optimum efficiency in running the vessel movement programme.
• You'll provide marine based technical knowledge, assistance and support to the wider business as required.
• You'll participate in and contribute to projects and assignments outside of the immediate pilotage task when required.
• You'll be Involved in and/or assistance with the planning of Emergency and Oil Spill Response exercises.
• You'll undertake other duties as directed by Harbour Master.

Desired Skills And Experience
What you will bring:

• Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency recognised by AMSA or other qualification as accepted under the NSW Marine Pilotage Code
• Ability to obtain and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Ability to attain Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)

We'd Also Love You To Have

• Previous pilotage experience in a similar port operational environment.
• Previous ship handling experience relating to vessel types and sizes trading at the Ports.
• Experience working with ship's bridge teams.
• A thorough understanding and ability to apply risk management techniques.
• Ability to analyse problems, formulate suitable solutions, and make rational decisions.
• Proficient in the use of technology relating to Marine Pilotage.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety and cultural diversity principles.

Why join Port Authority of New South Wales?
At Port Authority, you'll find a unique opportunity to build a rich and impactful career, in an organisation where the public interest meets commercial agility. You'll be amazed by what you can experience and achieve here… and just how much it matters.

We think you'll love the impact you can have with us, but don't just take our word for it You can meet our team and read their stories on our website.

You'll Also Enjoy a Range Of Benefits Including

• Excellent salary packaging options and salary continuance insurance.
• Ongoing support through our 24x7 available care and wellbeing program
• Rewards for your hard work through service awards and recognition.
• Hybrid working
• 5 days paid leave for IVF treatment, as well as 14 weeks parental leave for either parent + 2 additional weeks.
• Purchasing Additional annual leave option
• Heavily discounted gym memberships.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Supporting professional development opportunities including study assistance, paid individual professional membership, and access to our leadership program.

Discover a career in the unexpected
We're looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your application by clicking on APPLY and ensure you include a cover letter and resume.

Applications close 5pm, 29th September 2025
For more information about the role, you can contact
Vikas Bangia,
Harbour Master- Newcastle & Yamba, at

Note:
Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

Port Authority of New South Wales is committed to diversity and social inclusion. We actively encourage people of all abilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

• This role is open to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only.
• Applicants will be required to complete a variety of background checks, including police checks, medicals, and qualification checks in order to be successful.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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