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Manager (Vessel Traffic Services)
Port Operations and Vessel Tracking Services; Maritime Safety Queensland; Policy Planning and Investment; Cairns (VTS Centre)
Are you a highly skilled leader with exceptional management, organisational, and communication abilities? Maritime Safety Queensland is seeking a motivated and dynamic Manager (Vessel Traffic Services) to lead the operation and delivery of the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Centre in Cairns, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of vessels within the region. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team, foster strong industry relationships, and make a meaningful impact in maritime safety and operations.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Fishery & Marine |
| Classification | Var. |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/658233/25 |
| Closing date | 17-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Daniel Frost |
| Contact details | Phone: 3066 3889 Access the National Relay Service |
Enjoy a competitive salary package, including annual leave loading, a first aid allowance, and 15 weeks of on-call payment as part of your superannuable salary. Benefit from a supportive workplace culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and inclusivity. Be part of a team dedicated to protecting Queensland's waterways while advancing your career in a thriving and sustainable environment.
In the role of Manager (Vessel Traffic Services) you will:
• Use your highly developed management, organisational and communication skills to lead and manage the operation and delivery of Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Centre at Cairns to ensure the safe, efficient and compliant movement of vessels within the Cairns Region area of jurisdiction.
• Be responsible for managing a team of Vessel Traffic Service Operators employed on a continual shift roster ensuring availability of qualified VTS operators at all times.
• Ensure vessel traffic and pilots are scheduled in accordance with established Port Procedures
• Maintain effective relationships with maritime industry representatives and relevant industry to ensure that they are informed on operational and policy issues.
For more information about the role and requirements, please refer to the full role description. All applications are to be submitted via Smart Jobs. If you have any questions regarding the position please email Daniel Frost, Director (Vessel Traffic Services) via daniel.g.frost@msq.qld.gov.au, or call (07) 3066 3889.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
658233 25 Role Description (Word, 649KB)
Role Description
