Senior Instructor / Recruitment and Placement Officer
Maritime Services Training Institute

Ref. no : C/MSTI/SI_RPO/05/22-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 maritime studies, including student assessments;
(c)To maintain and strengthen networks with industries, professional bodies and government departments; and
(d) To assist in:
(i) planning and developing programme / training modules;
(ii)formulating manpower plan, financial estimates, purchase and requisition, training and resources deployment plans;
(iii)planning and monitoring the repairs and maintenance, installation, commissioning and application of training equipment and related facilities; and
(iv) implementing the quality management system and safety management system; and
(e) For Recruitment and Placement Officer:
(i) To recruit trainees and provide job placement assistance to trainees;
(ii)To prepare and analyse statistical records and periodical reports on trainee recruitment and placement;
(iii) To formulate and carry out publicity programmes, road shows, exhibitions and career seminars;
(iv)To liaise with schools, employers, employers’ associations and relevant government departments to promote trainee recruitment and placement; and
(v)To handle correspondence in relation to programme publicity and administration, and answer enquiries regarding trainee recruitment and job placement.

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 (Class 2/3) for Ocean-going Deck Officer or Marine Engineer Officer;
(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) Good language 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) The post of Recruitment and Placement Officer is in the rank of Senior Instructor.
(2)Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in the Requirement (a) 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.
(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. 1/2018)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to vtcjob-hrdap@vtc.edu.hk.

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 total file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
(3)For the email subject, please specify the post applied for and cite “Application for Senior Instructor (Ref. No.: C/MSTI/SI_RPO/05/22-AP1)” or “Application for Recruitment and Placement Officer (Ref. No.: C/MSTI/SI_RPO/05/22-AP1)”.
(4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.

Closing date for application: 30 May 2022

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.

Lecturer
Maritime Services Training Institute

Ref. no : C/MSTI/L/04/22-AP1

Major Duties:
(a) To perform teaching duties in the subject area of maritime studies, including supervision of students’ projects and fieldwork placement;
(b) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;
(c) To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;
(d) To assist in validation and accreditation of programmes; and
(e) To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, Institute projects and functions, including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised degree in marine-related field or professional qualification, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;
(b) At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience (including experience on board ships) or teaching experience in recognised maritime training institutions;
(c) Certificate of Competency (Class 1) for Ocean-going Deck Officer;
(d) Good presentation, teaching and facilitation skills in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; and
(e) Preferably with good records of linkage with industry / professional bodies.

Notes:
(1) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in the Requirement (a) but possessing Professional Maritime Qualification at Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 5 may also apply.
(2) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment in English.
(3) 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. 1/2018)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to vtcjob-hrdap@vtc.edu.hk.

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 total file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Lecturer (Ref. No.: C/MSTI/L/04/22-AP1)”.
(4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.

Closing date for application: 22 April 2022

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.

Principal Instructor
Maritime Services Training Institute

Ref. no : C/MSTI/PI/04/22-AP1

Major Duties:
(a) To assist the Director in overseeing the daily operations of the Institute regarding programme and academic management, and resources management;
(b) To act as Programme Leader of higher diploma, top-up degree and in-service programmes and serve in Programme Boards, Boards of Examiners and other academic / management committees and work groups as required;
(c) To perform pedagogical / curriculum review and to steer / lead programme development and enhancements according to the latest requirements set by authorities or legislation and amendments to the International Convention on Standards on Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW);
(d) To oversee student administration, support and services;
(e) To prepare financial estimates and staff development plan of teaching and instructing staff;
(f) To develop quality assurance policies and review procedures of the Institute’s Safety Management System and Quality Management System as required by the rules of Det Norske Veritas (DNV) set for maritime training centres;
(g) To assist in formulating strategic directions and implementing related work on networking, vocational assessment, industrial attachments / placements and promotion / publicity programmes; and
(h) To perform teaching duties, update teaching and assessment materials where necessary.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised relevant degree or equivalent;
(b) At least 5 years’ relevant industry experience (including experience on board ships) or teaching experience in recognised maritime training institutions;
(c) Certificate of Competency (Class 1) for Ocean-going Deck Officer or Engineer;
(d) Solid experience in programme design and development, implementation of quality assurance policy; assessment and reporting, and/or student admission and related work;
(e) Experience in leading industry networking activities including workplace attachment, and industrial mentorship schemes, and good records of professional development;
(f) Strong supervisory and administrative skills with proven leadership ability;
(g) Good interpersonal, communication, presentation and team building skills;
(h) A high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; and
(i) The ability to pass a trade test.

Notes:
(1) Candidates without the required academic qualification stated in the Requirement (a) but possessing (i) Professional Maritime Qualification at Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 5; OR (ii) relevant qualification at Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 4 plus 18 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) The appointee(s) will be required to wear working gear provided by the Institute.
(3) 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. 1/2018)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to vtcjob-hrdap@vtc.edu.hk.

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 total file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Principal Instructor (Ref. No.: C/MSTI/PI/04/22-AP1)”.
(4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.

Closing date for application: 22 April 2022

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.