Marine Officer Grade 2

About this role

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure maintenance and operational procedures are current and consistently applied, to support the delivery of our services • Ensure maintenance of operational plant, vessels, equipment, including pollution response equipment, to ensure that MSQ can deliver their services efficiently and effectively • Participate in the development /review and observance of Safety Management Systems and procedures around the operation and maintenance of departmental vessels • Participate as a team member or lead a program of activities associated with MSQ programs and emergency situations • Assist in a program of works to achieve audit objectives; by way of example, audit activities will include buoy moorings approvals and positioning, navigational aids, base safety and equipment • Undertake a range of intelligence, investigative, project management and delivery activities that support the government's War on Wrecks priority • Perform activities such as monitoring safety of vessels and assisting and leading aspects of the investigation process • Participate in marine education and behavioural change initiatives designed to reinforce safety and environmentally sound practices, such as presentations to boating groups and providing advice at boat shows • Assist in the development and delivery of educational programs and initiatives • Identify the requirement for and use relevant resources to issue notices to mariners to ensure that local boat users are aware of hazards • Provide field and administrative support in handling hazards to navigation • Maintain or audit all aspects of the regional aids to navigation program including acquisition, placement, maintenance and removal to ensure that the infrastructure is sound and fit for purpose • Participate and interact with people in other areas of MSQ and external agencies to deliver agreed outcomes • Actively participate in performance appraisal processes and development opportunities and provide support to other staff

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/696653/26

Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026