The Maritime industry is crucial to Australia’s productivity and sovereign capability through its role in supporting supply chain resilience. The industry provides Australian producers with access to international markets and enables the movement of passengers and freight around the country.
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Roles responsible for safely directing and operating a vessel, including planning routes, monitoring conditions, managing bridge operations and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
Roles focused on operating, maintaining and repairing a vessel’s mechanical and electrical systems, including engines, propulsion, power generation and onboard equipment essential for safe operations.
Roles that carry out hands-on tasks essential to vessel operations, such as mooring, cargo handling, lookout duties, maintenance and assisting with deck or engine room activities as required.
Roles that enable vessel operations from both onboard and shore-based positions, such as logistics, safety management, administration and other functions that support crew and vessel performance.
Roles that involve operating or supervising Autonomous Maritime Systems, including monitoring remote or semi-autonomous vessels, interpreting systems data and responding to technical or operational issues.
The Australian Government established the Maritime Skills and Training Initiative (MSTI) program to support 20 trainees and cadets each year by providing them access to berths needed to complete the sea time required for international certification (STCW). The program is funded at $13.8 million from 2025–26 to 2028–29, with $3.451 million allocated annually.
This project will establish a National Maritime Skills Network to bring together training providers from around Australia to build dynamic communities of practice focused on collaboration, innovation, and excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.
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This project delivered a comprehensive Maritime Supply and Demand Forecast providing authoritative data on the size, composition, and probable supply and demand scenarios over the next 5-10 years for Australia’s maritime freight workforce to support targeted policy and investment decision making.
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ISA has released its Coordination of Sea Time Final Report, providing a clear, evidence-based pathway to support Australia’s maritime workforce by improving how trainee seafarers access mandatory sea time.
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Angela Gillham
Chair
Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL)
Glen Williams
Deputy Chair
Maritime Union of Australia (MUA)
Chris Ha
Committee Member
SeaLink
Dane O’Brien
Committee Member
Svitzer Australia Pty Ltd
Gareth Phillips
Committee Member
Assoc of Marine Park Tourism Operators
Jarrod Moran
Committee Member
Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU)
Jeff Hinnrichsen
Committee Member
PortWays Aust Pty Ltd
Josh Day
Committee Member
Teekay Shipping
Lesley Leyland
Committee Member
Austral Fisheries
Martin Byrne
Committee Member
Australian Institute of Marine Power Engineers
Matthew Cooper
Committee Member
AIRCDRE
Michaela Moss
Committee Member
Australian Commercial Vessel Operators Association (ACVOA)
Michelle Grech
Committee Member
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
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With over 20 years’ experience in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, Anna has developed an extensive knowledge of the VET system. Her roles have involved RTO management, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and contract management. Anna holds qualifications in education and training, VET policy and auditing.
For any enquiries about the Maritime Strategic Workforce Planning Committee, contact the Industry Engagement Manager.
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