T-Ports is seeking a Master Unlimited to join our team. If you have proven experience handling vessels over 65 meters, this could be the opportunity for you!

About T-Ports

T-Ports operates two ports and the transshipment vessel “Lucky Eyre” at Lucky Bay (Eyre Peninsula) and Wallaroo (Yorke Peninsula). T-Ports is founded on four pillars: innovation, safety, integrity and efficiency. Our operations cover grain receival, bulk handling, storage and transshipping, positioning us as leaders in the next generation of port development. Our business is built on four core pillars: Innovation, Safety, Integrity, and Efficiency.

About the role

The Master is responsible for the safe day-to-day operation of the Vessel. Duties include.

• Casual ongoing for the shipping season
• Overall onboard responsibility for the safe operation and day-to-day management of the vessel.
• Reporting to the Manager – Marine Superintendent.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Vessel Safety Management System.
• Overall onboard responsibility for ensuring that all operations are performed in accordance with all State and National legislation and applicable regulations.
• Liaise closely with key shoreside stakeholders daily to ensure cargo and safety KPI’s are met or exceeded, and operations are carried out to maximum efficiency.
• Liaise closely with the other Masters to ensure the continued review and development of critical onboard procedures and processes and refinement of onboard management principles.
• Responsible for safely maneuvering the vessel in and out of port and berthing/unberthing alongside Bulk Carriers at anchor.
• Responsible for the Management & Safety of all onboard crew.

About You

This is a significant position for the operational success of the Transshipment Vessel Lucky Eyre and T-Ports operations. A high level of vessel handling and marine knowledge is required.

• Valid AMSA Master Unlimited CoC
• Valid AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
• Must have Australian work rights
• Ability to communicate effectively at Senior Management level

Desirable experience

• Verifiable hands-on ship handling experience on twin screw, fixed pitch, bow thruster configured vessels over 65m

About the Benefits

• Excellent day rate – Full employment conditions will be in accordance with the T-Ports Lucky Eyre Enterprise Agreement.
• Opportunity to gain significant hands-on ship handling experience on a large vessel in a challenging port environment.
• Master’s role with training provided
• Equal time roster (4 weeks on, 4 weeks off)
• 12-hour shifts (12 hours on, 12 hours off)
• Interstate travel to site provided
• Travel Allowance
• Work onboard and live ashore. Master’s house provided ashore (In Town). The role provides a unique environment where you serve as Master and live ashore simultaneously.

Closing Date: 28^th October 2025 - T-Ports reserves the right to start interviewing suitable applicants before the advertised closing date.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

The successful applicant will be subject to interview, reference checks and pre-employment medical.