Maritime Trainer

Your experience is too valuable to leave at sea. Bring your maritime experience ashore.

ERGT is seeking experienced maritime professionals to join our training team as Trainers & Assessors. If you understand life at sea, offshore operations and the responsibility that comes with keeping people safe, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to put your years of experience to work in a different way — sharing the knowledge, judgement and practical skills you've built at sea with the next generation of maritime professionals. You’ll earn a competitive salary, be home every night, and enjoy predictable hours and free weekends — while staying connected to the industry you know best.

If you’ve spent years standing watch, leading crews, managing emergencies, operating rescue craft, or conducting vessel operations, or have a background in the Royal Australian Navy, this is your opportunity to help shape the next generation of maritime professionals.

The opportunity

You’ll join a supportive and experienced training team that values professionalism, collaboration, and high-quality delivery. We combine hands-on teamwork with individual autonomy and trust experienced people to use sound judgement and initiative.

Your maritime background won’t just be relevant — it will be essential.

These programs rely on trainers with genuine blue water sea time, operational credibility, and firsthand experience in emergency response and vessel operations.

You must hold at least one of the following:

• STCW Reg II/1 or III/1 certificate of competency
• Chief integrated rating (STCW Reg II/5 and III/5)
• Integrated rating (STCW Reg II/5 and III/5)
• Able seafarer—deck (STCW Reg II/5)
• Able seafarer—engine (STCW Reg III/5)

Desirable (or willing to obtain):

• Coxswain Grade 1 (minimum)
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40122 / TAE40116)
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• Defence experience (e.g., Navy/Army vessel sea time)

Why join us

Stay connected to the maritime industry while gaining greater stability, balance, and long-term career sustainability. Keep your sea time and industry currency up to date while working ashore in training

What we offer you

• Flexible employment options — part-time, full-time and casual
• Predictable hours, home every night and free weekends
• Purpose-driven work with real-world impact
• Paid lunch breaks and catering provided
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• World-class, purpose-built training facilities
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Long Service Leave after 5 years' continuous service
• Shared benefit payments (conditions apply)

For more than 30 years, ERGT Australia has delivered high-risk safety and emergency response training across Maritime, Defence, Oil & Gas, Mining, Aviation, and Major Hazard Facilities.

Our training is delivered by industry professionals, grounded in real operational experience and supported by industry-leading facilities.

If you're ready to bring your experience ashore and make a difference beyond the vessel, we'd love to hear from you.

ERGT values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applicants must hold current Australian working rights