• Work on a 7-day roster, including mornings, evenings and weekends
• $47.49/ hour + superannuation (penalty rates apply outside standard hours)
• Spend your days on the water in a beautiful part of the world!

THE OPPORTUNITY

In this role, you will safely transport visitors and residents between Raymond Island and Paynesville.

Your will be responsible for:

• Operating the Ferry in a safe, timely and reliable manner, monitoring vehicles and patrons at all times.
• Conducting pre-start vessel checks and daily maintenance ensuring the Ferry is clean and hazard free.
• Collect applicable fares and check ferry passes.
• Providing excellent customer service to all patrons, while confidently managing and de-escalating conflict when required.

This is a casual position and is based in Paynesville/Raymond Island.
We’re looking for someone who has experience commanding a vessel and maintaining equipment. You’ll have excellent customer service skills and ability to deal with the general public and the ability to handle conflict.

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Victorian recreational marine license with the ability to obtain a Coxswain Grade 3 endorsement.
Current First Aid and provide CPR Certificate (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009
A current, valid Victorian driver’s licence

APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SKILLS WILL BE LOOKED UPON FAVOURABLY

Control Traffic with Stop-slow bat
Knowledge of the McMillan Strait and varying sea conditions
Marine engineering knowledge
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and pre-employment medical. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

• Operating the Ferry in a safe, timely and reliable manner, monitoring vehicles and patrons at all times.
• Conducting pre-start vessel checks and daily maintenance ensuring the Ferry is clean and hazard free.
• Collect applicable fares and check ferry passes.
• Providing excellent customer service to all patrons, while confidently managing and de-escalating conflict when required