Training Manager

Are you an experienced maritime leader with a passion for developing people, driving operational excellence and maintaining the highest safety standards?

SeaLink North Queensland is seeking a Marine Training Manager to join our leadership team in Townsville.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Marine Operations Manager, the Marine Training Manager is responsible for leading crew training, competency management, safety compliance and workforce development across SeaLink North Queensland marine operations.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a Master <35m Certificate of Competency and possess strong marine engineering knowledge and practical vessel maintenance experience, together with extensive maritime operational experience and proven leadership capabilities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead the development and delivery of crew training, inductions and competency programs.
• Monitor, review and audit crew competencies and compliance requirements.
• Effectively build, manage and motivate teams in the delivery of high-standard passenger and charter services.
• Conduct crew assessments, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Drive safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fulfil Master and/or Engineering responsibilities when necessary to fulfil operational requirements
• Coordinate safety drills, emergency preparedness training and operational audits.
• Review and improve operational procedures, SOPs and Safety Management Systems.
• Prepare training, compliance and safety performance reports.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure the vessel fleet remains seaworthy, compliant and maintained to the highest operational standards.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Qualifications

• Master <35m Certificate of Competency
• MED 1 or MED 2 Certificate
• Marine Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency
• First Aid & Advanced Resuscitation

Desirable Qualifications

• Certificate IV Training and Assessment or equivalent
• Certificate IV Workplace Health and Safety or equivalent

Experience & Skills

• Extensive operational experience as a Vessel Master together with practical marine engineering experience, enabling effective oversight of vessel operations, crew competency, maintenance activities, risk management and fleet safety performance.
• Experience operating high-speed passenger vessels.
• Strong leadership, coaching and crew development capability.
• Sound understanding of marine legislation, WHS obligations and Safety Management Systems.
• Experience using HELM or similar competency management systems is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to pass a SeaLink pre-employment medical.

WHY JOIN SEALINK?

• Join a nationally recognised marine transport and tourism operator.
• Play an influential leadership role within North Queensland marine operations.
• Help develop the next generation of Masters, Engineers and Deckhands.
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in tropical North Queensland.
• Be part of a business committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

ABOUT US

SeaLink North Queensland is part of the Kelsian Group, Australia's largest integrated land and marine transport provider. We connect communities throughout North Queensland through safe, reliable and professional marine transport services while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and customer service. For more information visit www.kelsian.com.

HOW TO APPLY

If you're ready to take the next step in your maritime leadership career and make a lasting impact on crew development, safety and operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join SeaLink North Queensland as our Marine Training Manager.

Applications will close by 05:00 PM on 18 September 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately and applications may close before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

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 organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.