Marine Designated Person Ashore

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Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Perth
Categories: Professional

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) is seeking experienced Marine Designated Person Ashore to join our Port Operations team. This position is a permanent fulltime role based in our Perth head office on St Georges Terrace.

Reporting to the Manager - Technical Shipping, the initial 18 months will be heavily focused on document review of the safety management system.

• Oversight of the compliance and review of the Companies Safety Management Systems and ensure compliance with Australian and International Regulatory Codes and rules.
• Undertaking of Designated Person Ashore Roll for the Companies ISM / DOC Systems
• Undertaking of Company Security Officer Role for the Marine Fleet
• Undertaking Internal audits

• Master Class 1 certificate or Engineer Class 1 certificate
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the marine industry with sea going experience
• Minimum of 5 years' as in a senior shore-based role
• Designated Person Ashore QualificationShip Security Officer Qualification
• A current WA C Class (manual) Drivers Licence
• Ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
• Internal Audit Qualification

As an employee of CPPC, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Career progression and industry training programs
• Life and salary continuance insurance
• Subsidised gym membership for Perth office employees to The Vault Gym

• Shortlisting for this position will commenceimmediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPPC, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About Cape Preston Port Company

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) operates the port and marine ore delivery supply chain, on behalf of CITIC Pacific Mining. CPM is the developer and operator of the Sino Iron project, a world class magnetite processing operation at Cape Preston, 100kms Southwest of Karratha in Western Australia.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation - featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPPC, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPPC.

Advertised: 05 Mar 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Apr 2026 W. Australia Standard Time