Marine Pilot

• Located Port of Dampier with competitive salary package
• Newly created roles; residential options or FIFO from Perth
• Housing and relocation assistance (for residential Pilots) provided

About the Role

Here at Pilbara Ports, we want to help our communities and customers thrive. We know our success is defined by the success of the communities in which we live and work - this ethos lies at the heart of what we do.

We are committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workplace culture where people feel engaged, included, valued, and respected. We are proud of the talent and diversity of our workforce - our people are key to our current and future success.

This is a opportunity to join Pilbara Ports as a Marine Pilot at the Port of Dampier, one of Australia’s most operationally diverse and strategically important ports. Dampier offers a challenging and rewarding pilotage environment, with a wide range of vessel types, complex marine interfaces and high?volume bulk export operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient vessel movements while contributing to the continuous improvement of pilotage practices, procedures and safety performance within a world?class port authority.

About You

This role will suit you if you are an experienced Marine Pilot who values operational excellence and takes pride in delivering expert pilotage services in a complex port environment. These newly created roles are critical to keeping the Port of Dampier operating safely, efficiently and to the highest regulatory standard. As an ambassador for the Port, you will work closely with ship masters, support a range of marine activities, and contribute positively to the reputation of Pilbara Ports across the Pilbara. You bring strong ship?handling capability, sound judgement in dynamic conditions, and a collaborative, professional approach that aligns with Pilbara Ports’ values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity and Care.

To be considered, you will have held a STCW II/2 Certificate of Competency – Master (Unlimited) or Chief Mate (Unlimited). Consideration will be given to other mariners holding a recognised Certificate of Competency such as an AMSA domestic qualification; Near Coastal <100 or an AMSA international qualification: Master <500 gross tonnage, also including Royal Australian Navy equivalent experience with relevant ship handling experience and/or knowledge. A strong record of performance in your current role will be essential.

You will also have the right to live and work in Australia and be able to meet all regulatory, medical and licensing requirements of the role. Please also note Fly in Fly Out is only supported from Perth.

The Benefits

Our employees are rewarded with a range of benefits which include:

• 13% superannuation
• Fixed roster arrangement, providing predictability and work–life balance
• Annual leave built into the roster
• Provision of housing, utilities and relocation support for residential Pilots located in Karratha
• Use of a Pilbara Ports vehicle

Leave, wellbeing and support

• Multiple leave types, including paid parental leave for both primary and non?primary carers
• Access to counselling support and mental health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Free skin checks and flu vaccinations

Professional and lifestyle benefits

• Access to professional development
• Employee and service recognition reward programs
• Salary sacrifice options and discounted gym memberships
• Uniforms and all required PPE provided

Here at Pilbara Ports, we are committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workplace culture where people are engaged, included, valued, and respected for their contributions. We are proud of the talent and diversity of our workforce - our people are key to our current and future success.

Pilbara Ports’ Diversity and Inclusion Plan focuses on building frameworks and programs that support an inclusive workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone belongs and thrives.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please upload your resume and cover letter that tells us why you are the right person for this role.

For further information please contact Julie Gray, People and Capability Business Partnering Lead: Marine; on 447 999 761.

Applications close on 17:00 Thursday 25 June 2026.