Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC (Trainee)

Start your maritime career with an iconic SA brand and get your sea legs with SeaLink. Join the team now!

About the role:
Is the sea calling you? Ai Group Apprentice & Trainee Centre are proud to work with an iconic South Australian brand, Kangaroo Island SeaLink. Working towards your Cert III in Maritime Operations, you will gain a dual qualification - Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 and Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal.

Some of the things you will do are;

• Transport passengers to & from Kangaroo Island daily
• Work with Engineers in charge to complete scheduled maintenance, replacing coolant, bellows, oil and refuelling the vessel.
• Working in the Ferry café from time to time, assisting customers.
• Engage in the daily operation, navigation, cleaning, security, and maintenance of ferries, wharves, and facilities as required.

  
Location/s: Cape Jervis or Kangaroo Island
Duration: 2 Year Fully Paid Traineeship
Hours of Work: 7 days on - 7 days off roster - Wednesday to Tuesday. This will include weekends and public holidays

What’s in it for you?

• Gain a Nationally recognised Certificate III in Maritime Operations qualification
• Work with a Global based ASX listed company operating in South Australia
• All training fees and PPE are provided
• Mentoring from experienced industry professionals and guidance from a dedicated Consultant, helping you complete your traineeship
• Finish your traineeship with a nationally recognised qualification with many career prospects within Maritime transport such as: Seafarer, Marine Driver, Coastal Driver, Ferry Driver

About you:

• Ideally you will live near Cape Jervis or on Kangaroo Island
• Candidates need to be motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable 
• Car and drivers licence (mandatory)
• Must be able to competently swim
• Comfortable working at heights and confined spaces
• Must be willing to undertake the formal and on-the-job training whilst working towards their Certificate III qualification. 
• Willing to undertake a drug & alcohol test if required

About Ai Group
Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is a Group Training Organisation, partnering with Australia's best companies, producing powerful outcomes for apprentices and trainees. We foster connections with communities, employers, and candidates to create ideal career opportunities.   To learn more about us, please visit our website www.aigroupapprentices.com.au
If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best!  Apply now!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  
Ai Group believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome female applicants, those who identify as First Nations people, and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

Job Reference: 997343