Careers

Invitation for Expressions of Interest

NORSTA Maritime is excited to extend an invitation to professionals who are looking to join our expanding team in the maritime industry. We are anticipating strong growth with the addition of different classes of vessels to be placed under NORSTA’s fleet maintenance program in the near future.

As Regional Maintenance Provider in Cairns and Darwin, we are committed to sustaining and building the capacity and capability of the local workforce.

NORSTA welcomes your expression of interest in the following areas:

Schedulers/Planners
HSES (Health, Safety, Environment, and Security)
Commercial Support
Procurement
Quality Governance
Risk Management
Project Management
Maintenance Assurance
Technical Writers
Financial Support
Administrative Support

Current Job Openings

Darwin

No Current Vacancies

Cairns

Planned Maintenance Project Manager (Cairns, on-site)

NORSTA Northeast – located in Cairns – is a wholly owned subsidiary of NORSTA Maritime Pty Ltd, an Australian company. NORSTA operates in North-Eastern Australia and Northern Australia as the Royal Australian Navy’s Regional Maintenance Provider (RMP). Our mission is to provide essential maintenance and sustainment services for naval vessels in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead/ participate in high intensity maritime maintenance activities with a focus on customer satisfaction
Deliver planned maintenance activities on schedule and budget
Management of maintenance activity schedules
Management of subcontractors during maintenance activities
Management of regulatory, statutory, and contractual compliance relating to maintenance activities
Project stakeholder management
Supply chain interfacing
Reporting of maintenance activities and associated technical data.
Ability to acquire and maintain Defence security clearances

Your Experience

Maritime asset management (desirable)
RAN engineering management tools and processes (AMPS, CMT, TRMS)
Tertiary qualification in Engineering and/or Project Management (AQF Level 5 (Diploma) minimum.
Exceptional leadership and personal inter-relationship skills
Excellent written, data analysis and presentation skills
High level of analytical and reporting skills
Ability to lead by example through compliance with uncompromising commitment to company standards relating to safety, quality, environmental and personal behaviours.
Construction White Card (essential)

NOTE: As a condition of this role, you must be able to obtain (and hold) Baseline Defence security clearance, which requires Australian Citizenship. A National Police Check will also be undertaken.

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Why Work for NORSTA?

Our Sovereign organisation demonstrates an existing commitment to our region, relationships local industry and work force. Coupled with access to our dedicated infrastructure, we are well positioned to accelerate naval sustainment services throughout the region.

Regional Focus

Our long-established presence and investment in the region demonstrate our commitment to supporting the local community and small regional businesses. We bring unique insights into regional maritime infrastructure development, ensuring trusted and dedicated service to the area.

Dedicated Infrastructure

We provide access to high-value, accessible, and established infrastructure. Our facilities are designed to support advanced maritime operations, allowing us to deliver superior sustainment services efficiently and effectively.

Existing Relationships

We have built strong relationships with Defence, industry, education, and training sectors, as well as with local, state, and federal governments. Our connections foster a collaborative enterprise culture, driving success through shared goals and behaviours.

Focus on Skills Development

Our substantial skills development commitment is mirrored in our robust training programs - through the training of more than 200 local apprentices. Our Maritime Enterprise Development division builds on competencies and capacities, all in the quest to assure a skilled and ready workforce well into the future.