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Spirit of Tasmania careers
Spirit of Tasmania is widely recognised for its contribution to the Australian tourism industry and for fostering Australia’s economic development through the provision of a world-class passenger and freight service. Since its inception, Spirit of Tasmania has continued to steadily grow through its commitment to safety, reliability, and delivering an unparalleled level of customer service.
Join a team of Spirit of Tasmania jobs of over 500 employees working together to run one of Australia’s iconic tourism operators. We encourage you to explore our current vacancies and watch our videos capturing the career highlights and stories from some of our current Spirit of Tasmania employees.
Stewards ensure a safe and friendly environment for passengers, delivering exceptional customer service in all aspects of retail and hospitality aboard Spirit of Tasmania.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality service across bars, restaurants, and retail outlets onboard.
- Ensure passenger comfort and safety while addressing queries and needs with professionalism.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organisation of hospitality areas.
- Adapt to various roles, showcasing versatility in retail, dining, and beverage service.
Seagoing cooks are key members of the Retail & Hospitality team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals aboard Spirit of Tasmania.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals to meet diverse passenger tastes and dietary needs while adhering to strict food safety standards.
- Collaborate with the hospitality team to ensure timely and efficient meal service.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the galley, ensuring compliance with maritime health and safety regulations.
- Assist in managing food inventory and contribute to menu planning to enhance the onboard dining experience.
Trainee Integrated Ratings are seafarers completing a program to become Qualified Integrated Ratings, gaining expertise in a wide range of maritime operations.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with cargo operations, including loading and unloading procedures.
- Support engine room maintenance to ensure efficient vessel operation.
- Perform navigational watches under supervision to maintain vessel safety.
- Contribute to mooring and anchoring operations, showcasing teamwork and precision.
A Qualified Integrated Rating is a skilled seafarer responsible for carrying out a variety of operational tasks aboard Spirit of Tasmania.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct cargo operations, ensuring efficient and secure loading and unloading.
- Perform routine engine room maintenance to support the smooth functioning of vessel machinery.
- Take part in navigational watches to assist with the safe passage of the vessel.
- Execute mooring and anchoring procedures, working collaboratively with the crew.
Customer Services Officers play a vital role in delivering exceptional support to passengers, ensuring smooth operations and a high level of satisfaction at both Devonport and Melbourne terminals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional assistance and high-quality service to passengers during check-in and departure processes.
- Coordinate and prepare voyage materials, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all departmental areas.
- Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues promptly to maintain a positive passenger experience.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure on-time departures and seamless terminal operations.
A unique opportunity to apply your skills
With twin ships sailing across Bass Strait each night, carrying up to 1,400 passengers and 500 vehicles, we require a talented hands-on team to maintain our vessels in shipshape condition and to ensure our passengers experience an enjoyable and relaxing trip.
We employ a diverse range of roles at our Devonport Head Office and our Geelong office in both onshore and seagoing roles.
Whether it’s working on our ships as a steward, cook, or integrated rating, or in a shore-based role in terminal operations, the customer contact centre, or our corporate functions, Spirit of Tasmania offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills and expertise and experience a rewarding long-term career.
A range of employee benefits
We are committed to making this a great place to work and have a range of employee benefits:
- Staff travel (employees who have worked for the company for 12 months are entitled to two free trips a year and discounted travel)
- Salary continuance/income protection insurance
- Free uniform provided for seagoing roles and customer-facing shore roles
- Paid parental leave
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits including subsidised gym membership and counselling services
- Clinical Pilates, personal training, and physiotherapy sessions available onsite in Geelong, and an onsite gym is available in Devonport.
Why work with us?
It’s an exciting time to join Spirit of Tasmania, with two brand new twin ships arriving in 2024 and our newly opened terminal in Geelong.
We encourage you to explore our current vacancies.
