General Purpose Hand

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• Ongoing training and career development pathways
• Supportive, inclusive and safety-first team culture
• Opportunities to work across diverse marine operations
• Access to wellbeing and employee support programs
• Stable, long-term government-backed work
• Travel opportunities across Serco Defence locations
• 6 month fixed term contract (could lead to a Fulltime Position)
• Hours are 10am to 6pm

Make an impact at Serco

As part of our Defence Marine Support Services team, you’ll support safe and efficient inshore marine operations across a variety of locations. You’ll work closely with experienced marine professionals, contributing to vessel operations, maintenance and safety activities. This is a hands-on role where your contribution helps deliver essential services to Defence while building your skills in a supportive environment.

As a General Purpose Hand in the Inshore Operations team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Supporting marine operations including berthing, anchoring and cargo handling
• Assisting with vessel maintenance and machinery space activities
• Participating in drills, exercises and onboard safety procedures
• Maintaining accurate records, logs and operational documentation
• Contributing to safety compliance and environmental practices
• Engaging professionally with customers, team members and stakeholders

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• A valid AMSA General-Purpose Hand Near Coastal Certificate of Competency
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• A current Driver’s Licence (desirable)

Please note:

• This position carries trust and responsibility. To support this, a comprehensive probity assessment, including a National Police Check, is a key part of the selection process for this role.
• You must be an Australian Citizen to obtain Defence Security Clearance - AGSVA Baseline Clearance

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.