Expression of Interest - Casual General Purpose Hand

The role

Transdev is offering several casual General Purpose Hand positions to passionate and service orientated individuals who are interested in joining Transdev Sydney Ferries on a casual basis.

This is an entry-level role with significant growth opportunities to develop your skills in maritime transport with opportunities to progress to permanent full-time employment as vacancies become available. So, if your focused on providing customers a unique and special opportunity onboard our vessel and have the customer service “know how” then this is a role for you.

Your key duties will involve:

·        Working closely with our customers to ensure their care, comfort and safety, including answering enquires and provide them with updated information about routes and timetables.

·        Supervising gangways for boarding and disembarking vessels, ensuring passenger safety

·        Participating in the daily operations, navigation (e.g. Lookout) and GPH duties on TDSF vessels

·        Conducting safety inspections, providing emergency assistance as required and ensuring the vessels and wharves are kept clean.

An eligibility list talent pool will be created from this recruitment process

What you bring

What will make you a successful candidate in this role is the ability to collaborate well in a team environment with customer service being the key focus of the position.

Apart from being a people-person, you will also have the following qualifications/certificates:

·        Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

·        Certificate I in Maritime Operations (GPH near Coastal)

·        Certificate of Competency (near coastal) card issued by AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)/ Integrated Rating Ticket/ Able Seafarer Deck Rating (or equivalent e.g. Record of Service Book) or upon waiting on your card, the official “Certificate of Competency Letter” issued from AMSA identifying the following: Name, Cert Number, Grade/Class(es), Issue Date, Expiry Date, Endorsement & Restrictions

·        Demonstrated ability to swim 50 metres or equivalent (Download Water Competency Form)

·        Possess a current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID009/010/011)

Successful candidates will commit to an initial 2–3 week training program, be available to work shift work (including weekends) during our peak operating period from December 2026 to January 2027 and must have a minimum availability of three days per week on an ongoing basis.

About Transdev Sydney Ferries

Transdev Sydney Ferries is the operator of the iconic Sydney Ferries on behalf of the NSW Government employing around 650 staff at any given time and operating over 170,000 services per year throughout Sydney Harbour and its related waterways (e.g Barangaroo, Taronga zoo, Darling Harbour, Manly and Circular Quay).

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Transdev, a world leader in the operation of passenger transport services. Transdev operates in 19 countries around the world, with over 83,000 employees.

Why Join Transdev?

🌍 Make a Global Impact: Play a vital role in building sustainable mobility solutions that change lives.

🌱 Grow with Us: Join a global group that invests in your development, both locally and internationally.

💼 Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

🌈 Flexible Work: We support your well-being and work-life balance through flexible work options.

🤝 Community-Driven: Help shape the future of transportation while creating real social value.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Our Core

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and gender identities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from culturally diverse communities.

Our Recruitment Process

Consistent with our uncompromising attitude to the safety of our employees, client and customers, our recruitment process includes a medical assessment, working with children checks, drug & alcohol testing as well as police, licence and right to work in Australia checks.

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When applying - have your certificates & other documents (as above) ready for upload and complete your application form online and don’t forget to hit Submit once you have uploaded your documents.

You must upload all the above certificates/documents to be considered for this role

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let us know by email to [email protected] – we’re here to support you.

·        For further information - Downloadour Recruitment Information Pack

Applications close on 1 September 2026

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