MARINE SAFETY OFFICER

Job details
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Pay

$80,256 a year
Job type

Fixed term

Contract
Shift and schedule

Weekend availability

Every weekend
 
Location
Regency Park SA 5010
 
Full job description
Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 685039
Location: 5010 - REGENCY PARK
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving.

We play a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks state-wide; building and maintaining the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community.

For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia’ s future.

We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

The Opportunity
The Marine Safety Officer is accountable to the Marine Safety Coordinator for state-wide water based and land based patrols to assess compliance with the standards required under boating legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.

The role is to ensure vessels are safe and comply with legislative requirements undertaking education, enforcement, and deterrent action where vessels are operating in breach of relevant legislation, in accordance with Agency policies, procedures and guidelines. This includes the coordination and timely, effective investigations into reported incidents, detections of breaches of legislation, contributing to the development of strategic initiatives that contribute to provide for the safe use of South Australian waters for recreational and other aquatic activities.

The incumbent should have experience in interpreting legislation, investigation techniques, compiling persecution briefs and comprehensive knowledge of government policy, procedures and administrative law processes and practices.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on this opportunity to contribute to the success of our agency, then we invite you to apply for this position.

Qualifications/Licences
A current driver’s licence is essential.

Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency.

Current First Aid Certificate, Forklift Licence and Heavy Vehicle Licence will be well regarded.

Special Conditions
Prior to employment with the Department the successful candidate will be required to provide:


A National Police Check (NPC) which must be renewed every three years.
A Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
Normal hours of duty will be 150 hours to be worked over a four (4) week period including a minimum of 26 weekends (26 Saturdays and 26 Sundays) and six (6) public holidays per year for which penalty rates will apply.

Agency uniform to be worn as required.

Must be suitable to be appointed as an Authorised Officer under relevant State and Commonwealth Acts.

In the event of an emergency, any staff member of Marine Services may be required to assist in response and recovery activities. This may potentially include long hours and challenging work conditions.

Roles may be required to work at various locations within the State.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 12 months - Multiple vacancies.

Remuneration
OPS4 - $76,561 to $80,256 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
Gordon Panton
Manager Marine Safety and Compliance
Telephone: (08) 8260 0027
Email: Gordon.Panton@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.


Role Statement - Marine Safety Officer (OPS4)


Applications close: 24/07/2025 9:00 PM


Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.