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What this job is
A Marine Technician maintains, repairs, and services marine engines, propulsion systems, and onboard mechanical and electrical equipment on vessels operating in Australian waters. They diagnose faults using diagnostic tools, perform preventive maintenance schedules, and ensure compliance with maritime safety standards and regulations set by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The role spans commercial fishing vessels, cargo ships, passenger ferries, and support craft in ports and at sea.
Pay
A$1,622 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Adapt to new technology used in carscore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Car controlscore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Digital Literacy
- ERP and Inventory Systems
- Inventory Tracking
- Process Documentation
- Report Writing
- Supplier Communication
- Workload Self-Management