Ship Manager I Canberra

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Defence & Security

Bureau Veritas’ Defence and Security business is designed to offer flexibility in service delivery, enabling operations from our offices, client locations, or remote settings as required. We bring together the best industry and project management professionals in a team structure tailored to Defence and suited to delivering multiple projects across the country.

The Role

The Ship Manager is responsible for the technical management and day-to-day sustainment of assigned CCPBs and is critical to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the fleet, supporting vessel availability and readiness for ABF operations, especially during DLM-intensive periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and classification society requirements.
• Supporting and overseeing scheduled (DLM, ILM) and unscheduled maintenance activities, ensuring they meet ABF standards.
• Coordinating attendance of contractors, service engineers, and OEM representatives for defect rectification or technical investigations.
• Ensuring vessels maintain valid survey and audit certifications and implementing strategies to maintain certification status.
• Monitoring planned maintenance schedules and ensuring timely corrective action.
• Maintaining visibility of critical spare parts and ensuring adequate onboard inventory to sustain fleet availability.
• Providing technical and operational advice to the Fleet and internal stakeholders.
• Managing risks and supporting decisions through technical assessments and documentation.
• Preparing briefings and contributing to reports on vessel performance, sustainment risks, and contract management issues.
• Liaising with manufacturers for specialist guidance when required.

About You

• Possess or able to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in marine engineering, ship management, or equivalent technical sustainment role.
• Demonstrated understanding (or ability to rapidly acquire) knowledge of Small & Large Vessels Cape Class Patrol Boat systems or similar blue-water maritime platforms.
• Experience in complex, High Risk, High Value contract management would be highly regarded.

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career  

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.