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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

Senior Quality, Governance and Risk Officer (Expression of Interest)


We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Quality, Governance and Risk Officer to lead the delivery of quality, governance, risk and compliance functions under the RMP-NE contract. This role is critical to ensuring NORSTA’s Integrated Management System remains effective, compliant and continuously improving in line with ISO standards and contractual obligations.

To be successful, you will bring strong experience in managing integrated management systems within a complex, regulated environment. You will build trusted relationships across the business, providing expert guidance to operational teams while maintaining independence and integrity in oversight. Your ability to influence, analyse and drive improvements across quality, governance and risk will be central to success in this role.

Our ideal candidate is highly organised, analytical and self-driven, with excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively across multiple stakeholders in a dynamic operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the delivery of Quality, Governance, Risk and Compliance functions across the RMP-NE contract
  • Maintain and continuously improve NORSTA’s Integrated Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO standards (ISO 9001, 45001, 14001)
  • Manage internal and external audit programs, including preparation for and maintenance of third-party certification
  • Oversee and maintain the RMP-NE Risk Register and support operational risk assessments, including External Maintenance Period activities
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory and regulatory requirements across all operations
  • Provide governance, risk and compliance advice to stakeholders across the business
  • Report on quality, governance, risk and compliance performance to internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure all project and contract documentation is accurate, compliant, secure and appropriately managed
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across quality, governance and risk functions
  • Support strong record management and documentation practices, including archiving requirements


Your Experience

  • Demonstrated experience managing quality, governance, risk and compliance systems within a complex or regulated environment
  • Proven experience maintaining ISO-certified Integrated Management Systems and leading audit programs
  • Strong understanding of statutory and contractual compliance requirements
  • High level analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful reporting and insights
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and provide clear, practical guidance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes to time and quality standards
  • Proven leadership capability, including the ability to guide and support teams and drive accountability


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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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

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

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

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

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.

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