Maritime Officer

Job Description

Do you have a passion for maritime operations? Could you help provide an efficient maritime service to uphold regulations and ensure that Falkland Islands maritime safety and security is maintained? Do you hold an Officer of the Watch (Deck) STCW REG II/1 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency and/or relevant degree with 5 years’ relevant post qualification experience? Do you like the idea of working in one of the most beautiful places in the world with amazing landscapes, friendly communities and incredible wildlife? If you have answered yes to these questions, then you could be the new Maritime Officer the Falkland Islands is looking for.

The Role

Do you have a passion for maritime operations? Could you help provide an efficient maritime service to uphold regulations and ensure that Falkland Islands maritime safety and security is maintained? Do you hold an Officer of the Watch (Deck) STCW REG II/1 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency and/or relevant degree with 5 years’ relevant post qualification experience? Do you like the idea of working in one of the most beautiful places in the world with amazing landscapes, friendly communities and incredible wildlife? If you have answered yes to these questions, then you could be the new Maritime Officer the Falkland Islands is looking for.

The Person

Holds an Officer of the Watch (Deck) STCW REG II/1 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency and/or relevant degree with 5 years’ post qualification experience.
A current valid driver’s licence.
Understands safe management of vessel operations, marine meteorology, emergency response, port control operations, pilotage and relevant health and safety and security legislation such as the PMSC and ISPS Codes.
Able to integrate and work with team members across Government directorates.

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract up to 4 years
• Salary Range, basic starting salary £31,577k to £35,133k, commensurate with qualifications and experience
  Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract
• 30 Days Annual Leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave).
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
  Flights Package for you and recognised dependents at the beginning and end of contract, and additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
  Favourable income tax rates.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ and completing the form. Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to medwards@sec.gov.fk before the closing date.

Applications close 28th November at 23.30 GMT.

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk