Senior Instructor

Maritime Services Training Institute

Ref. no : C/MSTI/SI/11/24-AP1 

Major Duties:

(a) To conduct programmes and practical training on port services and seamen’s training / marine engineering and marine-related programmes, and supervise instructors in programme delivery;

(b) To perform teaching duties in the subject area of marine engineering including updating teaching materials, student assessments and supervise student projects, and attending meetings;

(c) To maintain and strengthen networks with industries, professional bodies and government departments; and

(d) To be responsible in:

(i) planning and developing programme / training modules;

(ii) formulating manpower plan, and preparing financial estimates, purchase and requisition, training and resources deployment plans;

(iii) developing the Aviation and Maritime Education Centre (AMEC);

(iv) planning and monitoring the repairs and maintenance, installation, commissioning and application of training equipment and related facilities; and

(v) implementing the quality management system and safety management system.

Requirements:

(a) A relevant recognised higher diploma or equivalent;

(b) At least 6 years’ relevant industry experience (including experience on board ships) or teaching experience in recognised maritime training institutions;

(c) Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Ocean-going (Class 2) or above;

(d) Preferably Certificates of Standards on Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 95/STCW 2010 training in first aid, fire-fighting, survival crafts and personal survival techniques;

(e) Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua;

(f) Proficiency in computer software applications; and

(g) The ability to pass a trade test.

Notes:

(1) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in the Requirement (a) above but possessing (i) Professional Maritime Qualification at Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 4 or above; OR (ii) relevant qualification at Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 plus 12 years’ maritime work experience (including on-board experience in Ocean-going or River Trade) or teaching experience in recognised maritime training institutions may also apply.

(2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.

(3) The appointee(s) will be required to wear working gear provided by the Institute.

(4) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal working hours and in designated places as assigned.

Application Procedures:

Interested applicants should apply for the post via email.  A completed application form[VTC-1 (Rev. 11/2024)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent by clicking the “Quick Apply” button.

Candidates should take note of the following:

(1) Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.

(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.

(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Senior Instructor (Ref. No.: C/MSTI/SI/11/24-AP1)”.

(4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and will continue until the post is filled.

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.