Get to Know Us
Since 1833, Svitzer has helped keep trade moving through trusted towage services. Our tugboat crews are at the heart of that work, delivering safe, reliable and sustainable support on the water. If you value teamwork, take pride in your skills, and want to be part of a company that does things properly - we’d love to have you aboard.
We are inviting expressions from qualified and skilled Tug Engineers to be considered for potential future casual opportunities within our towage team in Brisbane, QLD. Please note this is not a current vacancy - you’ll receive a confirmation email once your application is submitted, but we may only be in touch if your experience aligns with future requirements.
As our casual employees are often called on at short notice for relief work or to backfill consecutive days in a swing, we are particularly seeking applicants who have regular or flexible availability to accept work when required.
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
Joining our candidate pool offers the chance to build on your skills and gain hands-on experience across a range of harbour environments, all while working with supportive and highly experienced crews. Given the local nature of our operations, we’ll prioritise candidates who are based in the region and available to work at short notice.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Tug Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our vessels running safely and reliably. Reporting to the Tug Master, your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining all onboard machinery, including engine and deck equipment
Carrying out maintenance and repair of marine systems and equipment
Supporting safe and effective winch operation during towage jobs
Identifying and reporting defects promptly to keep operations on track
Preparing maintenance records and operational reports as required
Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, regulations, and company policies
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Participating in drills, training, and skills development
What You’ll Bring
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
A minimum Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or equivalent
A valid AMSA Medical that matches your Certificate of Competency
Current Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates
Solid knowledge of marine engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment
Experience working in towage to tug operations will help you step in with confidence
A strong focus on safety and following procedures to get the job done right
The ability to stay calm, think clearly, and adapt when conditions change
A willingness to embrace technology and support sustainable ways of working
The right to live and work in Australia
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
How to Apply
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