Vessel Planning

If you are a motivated team player looking for your next role and believe you have the technical capability to join our team and its related business operations, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level, and we invite you to apply

For this role, previous experience in the shipping industry is desirable, particularly in forestry and /or marshalling- but not essential.

The role:

Vessel Agency/ Stowage Planning

• Inform all relevant stakeholders regularly about vessel itineraries and update sailing schedules as needed.

• Prepare, review, and adjust stowage plans to ensure maximum uplift & safety of vessel.

• Resolve and coordinate terminal issues during loading operations (e.g., IT issues, vessel delays, congestion, crane defects).

• Monitor the vessel throughout the full rotation to optimize stowage at each port.

• Liaise with the Captain/ vessel officers to ensure all vessel requirements are met.

• Prepare and send daily loading updates to key stakeholders

• Prepare and send final reports & stowage plans to principals and vessels.

Authorised officer inspector

• Inspecting empty bulk vessels for export compliance and completing correct documentation.

• Inspecting commodities for export compliance and completing correct documentation.

Requirements/ selection criteria:

· Intermediate MS Office skills (MS Excel skills highly regarded)

· Must be able to pass Australian police check

· Must be able to pass medical assessment

· Valid Australian Driver's license

· High levels of organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills

· Reliable team player and ability to work autonomously

· Currently holds (or is eligible to obtain) a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

· Industry knowledge and experience within forestry, shipping or marshalling is preferred but not essential. On the job training is provided for our systems & procedures relevant to the role.

· Be prepared for out-of-hours and weekend work to ensure task completion.

· Willing to travel on occasion.

What we offer:

· All training for relevant tickets (First aid, working at heights & more)

· Company mobile phone & laptop

· Flexible work arrangements to support your well-being and work-life balance.

· Learning and development opportunities, including higher education

· Small team & family oriented business

About us:

Founded in 2012, Great Ocean Logistics is a family-owned business with over 70 years of combined industry experience. Specializing in forestry exports & compliance, we pride ourselves on innovative logistics solutions designed to optimize operations, improve supply chain efficiency, and deliver exceptional value to our clients. From our inception in 2012, GOL has supervised the loadout of over 7 million MT of international log exports.