History Trust of South Australia
Job reference: 839120
Location: 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to work with historic vessels, operate public tours, and contribute to the maintenance of heritage facilities?

The History Trust of SA is recruiting a casual Skipper & Maintenance Officer to work at the SA Maritime Museum. Utilise your diverse skills in the South Australian cultural and tourism sector.

If you have experience in general building and vessel maintenance and an interest in preserving and promoting the state’s maritime history, we want you to apply.

The Opportunity:                             

The Skipper & Maintenance Officer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the maritime vessels for the History Trust of SA and implements comprehensive maintenance and conservation schedules of vessels and buildings under guidance and supervision of the Senior Skipper & Maintenance Officer

Key components of the role:          

• Assist with the supervision of volunteers.
• Under direction, undertake program of comprehensive maintenance/conservation schedules for maritime vessels.
• Under direction, provide maintenance and repair works to the museum group of buildings.
• Oversee the operation, cleanliness and maintenance of vessels.
• Undertake maritime tours and cruises.
• Under direction, negotiate and supervise contract work associated with vessels and collection objects.
• Under direction, train and supervise volunteers working on the vessels and in the workshop.
• Contribute to the museum’s WHS programs to ensure safe work practices and compliance with policies and legislation.
• Oversee the maintenance activities and condition of the workspaces, tools and equipment.
• Under direction, assist with the installation and removal of exhibitions and displays.

Special Conditions:

• Some out of hours work and Regular weekend work will be required.
• Engagement in this role is subject to a satisfactory Department of Human Services Working with Children Check.
• Intrastate and interstate travel may be required
• A current driver’s licence is required.

Essential Qualifications:                 

Coxswain Grade 1 or Grade 2 Near Coastal Certificate

Remuneration:                                  

OPS3 $34.55-$36.82 hourly rate (increment relating to experience, excludes 25% casual loading)

Employment Period:                      

12-month contract (may be renewed)

Enquiries to:                                    

Narelle Brine SA Maritime Museum Manager nbrine@history.sa.gov.au  

Receiving Officer:                           

hr@history.sa.gov.au   

Application Insturctions:                                   

To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit the following which can be found in the application package attachments:

• CV
• Pre-Employment Declaration
• Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) demonstrating suitability for the role by addressing the selection criteria (Section B of the Role Statement).

Applicants should include the name, address and contact number of three (3) current referees.

How to Apply:                                  

Applications must be submitted via the I Work for SA “Apply” button below. Please see the attachments below for more information about the role.

 

 

Applications close: 07/04/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Role Statement - OPS3 Skipper and Maintenance Officer.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.