Manage marine employees

The role requires the interpretation and application of, and compliance with, relevant international and national regulations; codes of practice, standards, frameworks and industry guidance

This standard applies to individuals who have a duty to facilitate the safe and efficient use of the harbour.

Typically, this will be the Harbour Master or Authorised Deputies with delegated powers.

Note that in this NOS, unless otherwise specified, the term port may also mean harbour.  However, the term harbour does not necessarily mean port.

1. assess operational requirements to identify the employee structure and skill levels required to deliver a safe and efficient service  2. manage the following employee processes according to organisation standards and procedures: 1. recruitment and selection 2. training 3. professional development 4. performance management  3. develop and implement effective employee communications including dialogue with workforce representatives 4. implement workplace succession planning

1. international and national regulations; codes of practice, standards, frameworks and industry guidance 2. how a marine department is typically constituted and managed, including: 1. assignment of roles, duties, responsibilities and authority  2. operational conduct 3. rosters, working hours and rest periods 4. communication arrangements 5. provision and use of work equipment  6. recruitment and training 7. assessment and re-assessment of competence 8. authorisation, re-validation, revocation and suspension 9. disciplinary arrangements 10. performance management systems 3. who the stakeholders and workforce representatives are in the marine organisation 4. current employment regulations, guidance and codes