At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team ensuring safety and smooth operations at the ferry terminal.
- Company: Be part of SeaLink SA, a leader in transport and tourism.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic work environment with diverse opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, including weekends, with a focus on teamwork and customer service.
- Why this job: Make a difference by assisting passengers and contributing to a safe journey.
- Qualifications: Strong work ethic, reliability, and good communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
About the role
The General Hand will be required to work as part of a team, whilst maintaining excellence in safety, reliability, and customer service at all times. Interpersonal and effective communication skills are essential to this position. You will be expected to display a high level of work ethics. This position requires energy, commitment, initiative, self-motivation, responsibility, and teamwork.
The General Hand's primary functions are:
- The safe mooring and securing of the vessel, as directed by the crew.
- Assuring the safety of passengers boarding and disembarking the vessel, entering or leaving the passenger terminal, including electric wheelchair assistance to and from the vessel.
- Assisting Ferry Crews, Operational staff, and Check-in staff to facilitate the smooth operation of the check-in process and transfer of vessel stores, passengers, and vehicles to and from ferries.
- General maintenance and cleaning of the passenger terminal and wharf area.
- Work across weekends as part of your roster.
About You
You will need a strong work ethic, be reliable, flexible, and be a strong team player. A strong ability to communicate with operational team members and passengers is essential. You will need exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills which are essential for this role. It is also a requirement to have a suitable level of fitness to cope with the physical demands of the role.
Key essential requirements:
- Can do attitude
- RELIABILITY is key
- General maintenance/labourer
- Physically fit
These key requirements will be complemented by experience and skills in the following areas:
- Current National Police Clearance - Essential
- Drivers License - Essential
- Fork Lift License - Desirable
- Past Trade experience - Desirable
- Excellent Customer Service skills - Essential
SeaLink SA is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With around 10,000 employees, the Kelsian Group is one of Australia's most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 5,000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers per year. 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. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
General Hand employer: Kelsian Group
SeaLink Marine and Tourism offers an exceptional work environment for the Marine Maintenance Lead, with a strong focus on teamwork and professional development. Located in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values safety and compliance while providing opportunities for growth within the Kelsian Group. The role not only allows you to lead a dedicated team but also to contribute to the maintenance of vital marine infrastructure in a stunning coastal setting.
