Introduction

Join a major offshore decommissioning campaign in the Gippsland Basin as a Vessel Lead or Company Site Representative. Working on a 2:2 roster, you will provide offshore leadership, contractor oversight and operational assurance during high-profile vessel-based removals activities. This role is ideal for experienced offshore construction, marine or decommissioning professionals with strong safety and stakeholder management capabilities

What are you going to do

  • Provide offshore leadership and Company representation during decommissioning and removals activities.
  • Act as the primary interface between offshore vessel management, contractors and project stakeholders.
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications and safety requirements.
  • Lead daily reporting, activity surveillance and operational assurance activities.
  • Conduct field verification of critical controls, safeguards and risk management processes.
  • Participate in risk assessments, JSAs and pre-task planning activities.
  • Provide visible safety leadership, coaching and workforce engagement offshore.
  • Support incident reporting, investigations and emergency response activities.
  • Review quality documentation, inspections and testing activities.
  • Manage offshore changes through approved Management of Change (MOC) processes.
  • Monitor vessel readiness, progress and operational conditions.
  • Capture and share safety and operational lessons learned.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Extensive offshore construction, installation, marine operations or decommissioning experience.
  • Previous vessel supervision and offshore leadership experience.
  • Strong background in critical risk management and operational assurance.
  • Experience conducting field-based verification and compliance activities.
  • Strong safety leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to confidently engage with contractor management and frontline personnel.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Offshore decommissioning experience.
  • Heavy lift campaign experience.
  • Experience working on complex multi-contractor offshore projects.

What we offer

  • 2/2 roster offshore in the Gippsland Basin / Bass Strait.
  • Early October 2026 commencement.
  • Campaign-based assignment with work scheduled through February 2028.
  • Office based in Docklands

Closing: October 04, 2026

Do you have any questions about this vacancy?

Vacancy reference: CR-298998

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Corporate recruiter

Richard Clifton-James

+61 8 9429 5610

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