Shipping Support Officer

Great exposure for your career in this 15-month fixed-term contract with high-profile NSW government-owned corporation!

Embark on your new journey where your potential meets opportunity and your contribution matters in helping NSW & Australia prosper.

• Your focus will be to support the continuous performance of the Harbour Master functions, including the execution of port safety functions with particular focus on compliance, planning & port governance
• Opportunity to work with pride & purpose
• 35-hour week | 8am to 3:30pm, Mon to Fri 
• Great offices in Port Botany + free on-site parking
• 15-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension
• To $121K + super
• Additional benefits include heavily discounted gym membership; access to care & wellbeing program; study assistance; salary continuance insurance + more!

The Company:

This NSW-government owned corporation is leading the way in the commercial shipping | maritime & cruise industries - they are in the unique position where public interest meets commercial agility, and where this corporation meets the world!  With over 6000 visits from trade & cruise vessels annually, the Port Authority of NSW works 24/7 to provide safe, efficient, and sustainable world-class navigation, security, and operational safety services for our commercial sea ports & cruise facilities which contribute significant revenue to the NSW economy; create thousands of jobs; and support countless businesses.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Deputy Harbour Master (Manager Compliance & Planning), you will be one of several Shipping Support Officers within the overall Operations division responsible for providing information, support, advice and guidance to port user enquiries that assist with the safe effective planning & operation of various harbour & port related activities.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing applications, liaising with stakeholders, coordinating activities, and drafting documentation to support the planning, administration, and management of marine projects and events
• Confirming Dangerous Goods (DG) training requirements are met
• Processing DG notifications, auditing to ensure compliance, and administering notices and fines
• Assisting in the management of incidents by providing logistical & administrative support
• Supporting the development, maintenance, and improvement of the Port Marine Management Systems (PMMS) and meeting the administrative obligations under the Port Safety Operating Licence (PSOL)
• Gathering, analysing, and reporting key performance data
• Building & maintaining relationships with port stakeholders & users (internal & external) including stevedores, shipping companies, and their agents

Required Skills & Experience:

• Advanced MS Office (Word & Excel) skills 
• Well-developed administration skills
• Previous experience within the Freight | Shipping industry with an understanding of Dangerous Goods regulations 
• International Maritime Dangerous Goods Qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience assessing technical information & interpreting regulations & standards - desirable
• Previous experience with relevant aspects of Port Operations in a large commercial Port - an advantage

To Apply: Please apply via the SEEK website OR email your resume to [email protected]

Feel free to contact Anna on (02) 9317 2333 if you have any questions.

Looking forward to hearing from you!