Deck Officers

Join our team on the Skandi Inventor

DOF has a highly specialised vessel, the Skandi Inventor, entering the Asia Pacific Region. DOF is seeking highly knowledgeable, skilled and experienced Deck Officers to join the Skandi Inventor team. These positions will ensure the safe and efficient vessel operation of the SK Inventor, including navigation, cargo handling, ship management, marine compliance and risk mitigation.

The successful candidates will have proven experience working on highly specialised vessels with intricate work instructions and complex work systems and equipment. The incumbents will demonstrate DOF's values, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect, Integrity and above all we are Safe. 

• The ability to work under highly complex and safety critical DOF operating procedures within a dynamic offshore environment.
• The ability to follow intricate work instructions from supervisors and managers.
• The ability to apply sustained attention and sound judgement to operate highly specialised equipment.
• The ability to continuously and immediately identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls to meet the highest level of safety.
• Proven and demonstrated experience using Stop Work Authorities, supporting a speak up culture, and accurately reporting incidents, near misses, hazards and observations to ensure audience to safety practice and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience working in collaboration with team members, completing their job tasks to DOF's standard, and operate with respect and integrity.
• A demonstrated positive solution focused approach to operational, technical and vessel requirements.
• Proven experience leading and supervising a high performing and safe team is essential for leadership positions.
• Experienced working on DP3 and/or DP2 offshore construction vessels.
• Hold a current Deck Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency or above coupled with a DP Unlimited qualification.
• Hold a valid AMSA and/or Norwegian Medical with a minimum validity of 6 months.
• Hold a current or be able to obtain a BOSIET-CAEBS certification is beneficial.
• Hold a current MISC or be able to obtain one.

These opportunities on the Skandi Inventor will offer:

• Competitive wages
• Professional development
• Great company culture and working environment
• The opportunity to make fundamental contributions to the success of DOF

The position is located Offshore in Australia.

Please submit your interest by applying with your CV and a cover Letter, specifically detailing why you believe you are suitable for these Deck Officer position/s at DOF.

To be considered for these opportunities, applicants must apply no later than 4 November 2025. Please note shortlisting will commence immediately.

Who we are

With a multi-national workforce of 5000 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With more than 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology, and capacity.

DOFs core activities are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention, and diving operations. DOF offers a full spectrum of top-quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding energy industry.

The company's main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, Denmark, UK, USA, Singapore, Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.

We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supporting environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity.