Marine Supervisor

• Lead safe, compliant and efficient marine operations across the Support Craft fleet.
• Work predominately Monday to Friday with support provided for your ongoing development.
• A range of benefits provided including a company-wide Healthy Lifestyle program and additional leave.

Ready for the best career you never imagined?

The Port of Brisbane is a cornerstone of the Queensland economy. As the company entrusted to maintain and develop the Port and its operations, we play a vital and diverse role. And so will you. 

We are seeking an experienced Marine Supervisor to lead our Bed Levelling, Dredging and Survey vessel team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising marine crews, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high operational standard.

You will:

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of bed levelling, dredging, and survey vessels.
• Lead and mentor commercial vessel crews, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate work schedules and operational priorities.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and port users to ensure efficient delivery of marine services.
• Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety meetings.

Operationally focused, effective and great with people: here’s who we’re looking for.

• Demonstrated experience supervising commercial vessel crews in a safe and productive operational environment.
• Strong operational knowledge with the ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate marine activities while maintaining compliance and service delivery standards.
• Master <24 m Certificate of Competency and MED 3 qualification preferred, together with relevant high-risk work licences and experience.
• Proven leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across crews and the broader business.
• A proactive problem solver who can make sound operational decisions, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of maritime legislation, Safety Management Systems (SMS) and risk management practices, with a demonstrated safety-first mindset.
• Experience in bed levelling and/or dredging operations will be highly regarded.

This bit matters! We’re an equal opportunity employer and we’re proud of our diverse work environment. We are also on our own journey to support an even more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We recognise the need to continue to encourage diversity and strive to have a workforce that is representative of our community. If you have any questions about our inclusivity or accessibility, please do get in touch.   

Five reasons why we hope you’ll apply.

You’ll enjoy some great benefits at Port of Brisbane, including additional leave and the option to purchase leave, a Healthy Lifestyle Program including a free on-site gym, free EV charging stations and a commitment to developing our people. But joining us in this role should mean so much more.

1. A diverse role where every day’s different
As Marine Supervisor, you’ll get interesting and varied work as you engage with a diverse and dispersed workforce across a variety of vessels and operations including dredging, bed levelling and working with our hydrographic survey team.

2. An important job, a powerful purpose
What we do at Port of Brisbane affects all Queenslanders and many who visit our proud state. We’re here to help facilitate trade throughout South-East Queensland. Port of Brisbane is committed to making a difference. For us, sustainability is about considering our stakeholders and ensuring the decisions we make enable the Port of Brisbane to be 'Here for the Future'.

3. A place where flexibility matters too
We expect a lot from our people, who are committed and dedicated to our mission. But in return for your efforts, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including a Healthy Lifestyle Program.

4. A welcoming, supportive culture
You’ll find so many friendly, connected people at Port of Brisbane, and our Marine team are no exception. There’s always collaborative support when you need it.

5. A proud reputation; a bright future
You’ll join a company renowned for best practice in our industry, and a team that is proud of the impact we make. Bring your fresh perspectives and expertise to a team that truly values them.

Ready for the best career you never imagined? Apply today!

If you’re interested in the role and think you fit the bill, we’d love to hear from you! 

You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. You’ll also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including national police check and a fitness for work assessment.

As there’s no public transport to our sites, you’ll need a valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Attachments:
- Support Craft Operations Supervisor.pdf