General Hand

About the role

The General Hand will be required to work as part of a team, whilst maintaining excellence in safety, reliability, and customer service at all times. Interpersonal and effective communication skills are essential to this position. You will be expected to display a high level of work ethics. This position requires energy, commitment, initiative, self-motivation, responsibility, and teamwork.

The General Hands primary functions are:

• The safe mooring and securing of the vessel, as directed by the crew.
• Assuring the safety of passengers boarding and disembarking the vessel, entering or leaving the passenger terminal, including electric wheelchair assistance to and from the vessel.
• Assisting Ferry Crews, Operational staff, and Check in staff to facilitate the smooth operation of the check-in process and transfer of vessel stores, passengers, and vehicles to and from ferries.
• General maintenance and cleaning of the passenger terminal and wharf area.
• Work across weekends as part of your roster.

About You

You will need a strong work ethic, be reliable, flexible, and be a strong team player.  A strong ability to communicate with operational team members and passengers is essential.

You will need exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills which is essential for this role. It is also a requirement to have a suitable level of fitness to cope with the physical demands of the role.

Key essential requirements:

• “Can do” attitude
• RELIABILITY is key
• General maintenance/labourer 
• Physically fit

These key requirements will be complimented by experience and skills in the following areas:

• Current National Police Clearance - Essential
• Drivers License - Essential
• Fork Lift License – Desirable
• Past Trade experience - Desirable
• Excellent Customer Service skills – Essential

We are requesting a resume outlining your skills, and please pay close attention to the questions.

Please don't delay, applications will close once a suitable candidate is sourced.

SeaLink South Australia is part of SeaLink and provides safe and reliable marine transport services, connecting people and communities to destinations across Australia for work, education, essential services, and leisure. Operating routes to Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Island, North Stradbroke Island, the Bay Islands, Magnetic Island, Palm Island, and along the Brisbane River and in Gladstone, SeaLink plays a vital role in keeping communities connected. We are passionate about bringing people together, sharing experiences and creating memories.

SeaLink, is part of the Kelsian Group, Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.