Tug Engineer

Get to Know Us

Since 1833, Svitzer has helped keep trade moving through trusted towage services. Our tugboat crews are at the heart of that work, delivering safe, reliable and sustainable support on the water. If you value teamwork, take pride in your skills, and want to be part of a company that does things properly - we’d love to have you aboard.

Are you a technically skilled and safety-conscious marine engineer? We're looking for a Tug Engineer to join our Newcastle towage team on a permanent full-time basis.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

You’ll be based in one of Australia’s busiest and most diverse ports. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and operating advanced marine systems, helping ensure the safety and reliability of every operation. With a vibrant city atmosphere, access to beautiful beaches, and a rich maritime history, Newcastle offers an exciting lifestyle and strong work-life balance for maritime professionals.

This is a rostered full-time role. You will receive a fortnightly salary with the current full-time salary for a Tug Engineer in Newcastle set at $247,725.95 per annum.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Tug Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our vessels running safely and reliably. Reporting to the Tug Master onboard but overall, the Port Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Maintaining all onboard machinery, including engine and deck equipment

Carrying out maintenance and repair of marine systems and equipment

Assisting on deck when needed to support the crew and vessel operations

Supporting safe and effective winch operation during towage jobs

Identifying and reporting defects promptly to keep operations on track

Preparing maintenance records and operational reports as required

Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, regulations, and company policies

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Participating in drills, training, and skills development

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

A minimum Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or equivalent

A valid AMSA Medical that matches your Certificate of Competency

Current Provide First Aid and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates

Solid knowledge of marine engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment

Experience working in towage to tug operations will help you step in with confidence

A strong focus on safety and following procedures to get the job done right

The ability to stay calm, think clearly, and adapt when conditions change

A willingness to embrace technology and support sustainable ways of working

The right to live and work in Australia

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

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