Technical Superintendent

Benefit from working with a professional, safe and reliable team that are focused on delivering for our customers every day. An attractive salary package, and opportunities for career growth.

About Riverside Marine Townsville

Riverside Marine Townsville

As a subsidiary of the Bhagwan Marine Limited (ASX:BWN) , a public owned Australian national marine service company. Riverside Marine Townsville operate Magnetic Island ferries, Riverside Oceanic vessels and Australian Institute of Marine Science vessels and have for more than 30 years. We are a professional team that will welcome people who are energetic and driven.

Position Details

• Role: Technical Superintendent
• Location: Townsville, QLD
• Employment Type: Full-Time Residential
• Closing Date: Click or tap to enter a date. Applications will be reviewed as received. We reserve the right to close the advert early.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the General Manager, you will ensure the safety, maintenance, and technical systems of Riverside Marine’s fleet of vessels and meet the highest standards of safety, availability, and efficiency. You’ll ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, industry, and classification codes.

Requirements

• Competency or relevant trade qualification or marine qualification
• Demonstrated experience in Fleet Technical Management
• Ability to obtain MSIC
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s License
• Other relevant certifications as required
  

Essential Qualifications & Capabilities

• Experience in Offshore/Onshore Marine disciplines
• Understanding of ISM and Safety Management Systems
• Familiarity with Class and Flag State / AMSA regulations
• Technical knowledge of shipboard systems
• Experience with planned maintenance systems (e.g., SERTICA)
• Strong problem-solving, safety leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to build key relationships and deliver results

Desirable Attributes

Be passionate about marine assets and maintaining them to the highest standards to guarantee our customers have the best experience possible while on the water.

• Marine-related trade qualification
• Leadership and autonomy
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Team-oriented mindset
• Alignment with Riverside Marine’s values and vision -passion, reliability, ingenuity, quality and ownership.

Key Accountabilities

• Support vessel compliance and defect rectification
• Monitor QHSE and Safety Management Systems
• Maximize vessel availability and reliability
• Coach crews and maintenance teams
• Build stakeholder relationships
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct internal technical audits
• Manage Planned Maintenance System updates
• Coordinate Out-Of-Commission activities
• Ensure vessel certification compliance
• Lead QHSE activities and incident reporting
• Provide support to the Senior Technical Superintendent

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, please submit your Resume and a detailed Cover Letter by clicking ‘Apply’. You’ll also receive a separate application questionnaire to complete your submission.

Riverside Marine is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salary packages and benefits tailored to the location and role.