Join an award-winning tourism and transport company

Training and Development opportunities provided

About the Role

This position will be an integral part of the SeaLink Gladstone's barge team. The Engineers’ primary function is to assist with the safe and secure operations of Company vessels. This will include working as part of a team, whilst maintaining excellence in safety and reliability at all times.

This position requires interpersonal and organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to this role.

• This is not a FIFO position, but 21 days on and 21 days off roster.
• Crew either live in Gladstone or they commute to/from their residence during their 21 days on swing.
• Most crew that live out of Gladstone have an arrangement with other crew [generally on the opposite swing] to share accommodation in Gladstone while they are on swing.
• Crew are paid to work a 12hours shift daily and go home every night.
• General daily work hours: 05:00 AM – 05:00 PM.

About You

• A qualification of Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal
• A qualification to work in the engine room of a vessel up to 80 meters long with propulsion power up to 1800 kilowatts
• Experience with HELM, MPM and MEX maintenance systems
• Ability to follow instructions
• Problem-solving skill
• Computer literacy
• Verbal and written communication skill
• Customer service skill
• Flexibility and reliability
• Ability to handle difficult situations
• Interpersonal & relationship-building skill

These key requirements will be appreciated with experience and skills in the following areas:

• Class 3 Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency - Essential
• AMSA Medical Certificate - Essential
• Senior First Aid – Essential
• CPR - Essential
• Trade Certificate – Desirable
• Confined Space - Desirable
• Working Safely at Heights - Desirable

You will be required to work outside of normal hours and be flexible with shift times. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of the vessel is essential to all aspects of this role. You would work in close conjunction with the Operations Manager and the Operations Scheduler.

This role requires energy, commitment, initiative, teamwork, multi-skilling, and time management.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and include your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

Applications close on 30th September 2026.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.

About Us

Kelsian Group Limited, is Australia’s largest land and marine, tourism, and public transport service provider with established international operations in Singapore and the UK.

With around 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries, and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers per year. SeaLink Gladstone is a part of Kelsian Group.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organization, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.