Chief Officer
On-sitePerth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Summary
Form part of the competent crew on board expedition cruise ships, working closely with the Master and Chief Engineer to ensure the safety of the vessel, passengers, and crew. Manage team operations, oversee ship inventory and stock take procedures, and maintain sound working practices while delivering high-level customer service. Apply sound seamanship and International Safety Management systems knowledge to handle remote destinations and crisis situations. Rosters require a commitment of up to six weeks for domestic voyages and eight weeks for international voyages. The role offers accommodation, meals, and financial assistance for qualifications within the NRMA Group's marine team.
Required Qualifications
- Master ticket (Master Unlimited/Chief Mate)
- GMDSS
- ECDIS - TRANSAS
- Proficiency in Survival Craft
- AMSA Endorsed Certificate of Safety Training (CoST)
- Crowd control & Crisis Management
- AMSA Medical
- Remote Area First Aid & Advanced CPR
- ASSB or other country equivalent discharge book
- Rosters will require a commitment of up to 6 weeks duration for domestic voyages and up to 8 weeks for international voyages
Desired Qualifications
- Proven deck experience, preferably on passenger ships
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent personal presentation
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- High level of customer service
- Passionate about the Marine environment
- Proven record in Managing a team
- Previous ships inventory systems knowledge a plus (HELM)
- Sound knowledge of International Safety Management systems (ISM)
- Management in ships inventory and stock take procedures
- Demonstrated safe working practices mindset
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