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Marine Officer Grade 2
Waterways Management; Maritime Safety Queensland; Policy Planning and Investment; Airlie Beach
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
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Fishery & Marine |
| Classification | Var. |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/684594/26 |
| Closing date | 22-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 3 months (until 30 June 2026) with poss ext |
| Contact person | Max Haste |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4421 8102 Access the National Relay Service |
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
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/684594/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Further information
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