A Marine Officer Grade 2 assists stakeholders and users of Queensland waterways by providing guidance on the legislative requirements for the safe and environmentally friendly use of commercial and recreational craft.

A Marine Officer Grade 2 also directly delivers or coordinates the provision of an array of services including aids to navigation facilities, pollution education and response initiatives and safety education and compliance activities to ensure that all can have safe access to and use of Queensland’s waterways.

The role offers you the chance to fulfil a variety of functions that will involve engaging with our stakeholders and seeking to foster and attitude of safe boating. You will assist with the provision of services that will allow our clients to enjoy Queensland’s waterways in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner.

Job details

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure maintenance and operational procedures are current and consistently applied, to support the delivery of our services
• Ensure maintenance of operational plant, vessels, equipment, including pollution response equipment, to ensure that MSQ can deliver their services efficiently and effectively
• Participate in the development /review and observance of Safety Management Systems and procedures around the operation and maintenance of departmental vessels
• Participate as a team member or lead a program of activities associated with MSQ programs and emergency situations
• Assist in a program of works to achieve audit objectives; by way of example, audit activities will include buoy moorings approvals and positioning, navigational aids, base safety and equipment
• Undertake a range of intelligence, investigative, project management and delivery activities that support the government's War on Wrecks priority
• Perform activities such as monitoring safety of vessels and assisting and leading aspects of the investigation process
• Participate in marine education and behavioural change initiatives designed to reinforce safety and environmentally sound practices, such as presentations to boating groups and providing advice at boat shows
• Assist in the development and delivery of educational programs and initiatives
• Identify the requirement for and use relevant resources to issue notices to mariners to ensure that local boat users are aware of hazards
• Provide field and administrative support in handling hazards to navigation
• Maintain or audit all aspects of the regional aids to navigation program including acquisition, placement, maintenance and removal to ensure that the infrastructure is sound and fit for purpose
• Participate and interact with people in other areas of MSQ and external agencies to deliver agreed outcomes
• Actively participate in performance appraisal processes and development opportunities and provide support to other staff
• Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by complying with Workplace Health and Safety legislation, codes of practice, standards and departmental policy and procedures and participating in risk management and corrective action programs
• Undertake the role in accordance with the requirements of s40(1) of the Public Service Act 2022 and at all times ensure that the principles as found in the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service are upheld in the carrying out of all duties

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/682656/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  682656 26 Role Description (Word, 573KB)