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Marine Engineer

Are you an experienced marine engineer with your MED II? Come and join Australia’s only ocean-grown barramundi farm today!

Reporting to the Skipper, you will be required to oversee the daily operation and routine maintenance of machinery on board the Innovator vessel. 

Cone Bay: You will be working on the beautiful island of Cone Bay in the remote coastlines of the Buccaneer Archipelago. Tassal provides accommodation, a gym and all meals on the island, and we provide a travel allowance for transport from Broome to the island. This is a full time, permanent position, working a 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off roster. 

What does your week look like?

Routine Maintenance: Completion of routine maintenance of machinery on the Innovator, ensuring minimal unscheduled downtime.

Start Up / Shut Down: Completion of start-up and shut down checks and procedures.

Vessel Housekeeping: Active participation in housekeeping of the vessel, with particular responsibility for engine rooms and deck machinery.

Farm Duties: Participation in all general farm duties as requested by the Skipper.

What can you bring?

• MED II ticket
• Marine engineering experience
• Master 4 or 5 (desirable)
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-management, organisation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, and alcohol and drug test.
• Rights to work full time in Australia.
• The ideal candidate would be available to start work for 4 weeks on the 30 August 2024.

What’s in it for you?

• Accommodation, meals & gym provided whilst on shift.
• 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off roster to support work-life balance.
• Travel allowance for transport to and from Broome.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance with waived waiting periods.
• Access to Maxxia Rewards – an online app where you can purchase discounted movie tickets, Red Balloon Vouchers, get discount at many entertainment venues and restaurants, plus more!
• Access to Workplace, Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and your family including but not limited to Personal Challenges, Mental Health, Grief, Separation or Financial challenges.

Who are we?

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent.  Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.

We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, please email Georgina at Talent@tassal.com.au