Ferry Operator

Permanent full-time

Ferry Operator Tailem Bend

Murrundi Ferry Services

About us

Murrundi Ferry Services is a government contractor operating the Mannum and Tailem Bend ferry crossings.

Our company is committed to serving the public who use the River Murray Ferry network 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We take pride in selecting experienced staff with local knowledge and strong customer relations skills, who are the face of our company. Applicants residing in the Murraylands region are encouraged to apply.

The role

Ferry Operators at Murrundi Ferry Services are responsible for safely transporting customers and delivering exceptional service to all ferry users, including drivers of heavy vehicles, farmers, the public, and emergency services vehicles.

A full-time position is available within our company, working a rotating roster of 12 am-12 pm and 12 pm-12 am on the Tailem Bend ferry. Flexibility to cover shifts at Mannum may be required from time to time.

Required or willing to obtain

· SA recreational boat licence

· Australian car licence

· First aid certificate (after acceptance of a position)

· National police clearance (after acceptance of a position)

· Working with children's check (after acceptance of a position)

· PUAFER008 – Confine small emergencies in a facility fire training (after acceptance of a position)

On acceptance of employment with Murrundi, the successful applicant will receive 20 days of paid on-the-job training. Upon successful completion of training, the employee will hold a Coxswain Grade 3 (Ferry in Chains Endorsement).

Training will begin as soon as possible.

We're committed to creating an equal opportunity workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds and identities. This role is covered by Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If this role fits your profile, please apply by 6th October, and if you are shortlisted, we will send you an application package.

Please note that applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the 6th October.