Vacant job

Southern Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

VTS Operator, fixed-term contract until the turn of the year

based in Malmö

Working as a VTS Operator at the Swedish Maritime Administration

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers safe and modern sea routes with 24/7 service. We have an exciting operation with many interesting and developing roles. If you are interested in making a difference and contributing to both environmental protection and safety, then working as a VTS Operator is for you.

As a VTS Operator, you work with modern technology to monitor and provide vessels with information about traffic conditions, any errors in navigational aids, other obstacles in the waterways, and relevant traffic information for vessels in the Øresund Strait. You are thus a crucial part of the work to minimize the risk of maritime and environmental accidents and incidents in the area. You will work with the Soundrep vessel reporting system, a collaboration between Sweden and Denmark. Your tools include a VTS system with AIS and radar information, VHF radio, and computer.

The VTS center is located in the Öresundshuset building in Malmö, and the staff is both Swedish and Danish. A fixed schedule applies, with work performed in blocks with longer periods of leave between work periods. Overnight accommodation is available.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who holds a Master Mariner certificate and has current experience as a watchkeeping officer. You must have good proficiency in both Swedish and English, in speaking and writing. The work is performed at irregular hours, both day and night, and a valid medical certificate for seafarers or another certificate ensuring fitness for night work is required prior to employment.

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. The role involves many external and internal contacts, making openness, service orientation, communication skills, and teamwork very important. You must also have good planning and multitasking abilities and be detail-oriented.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?

The Swedish Maritime Administration is a state-owned enterprise within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Southern Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the Riksdag and the Government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees as well as to maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is natural for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the public sector values; we also actively work for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, and it is natural for you to share our views.

How and when?

This recruitment is for a fixed-term contract with a fixed schedule, with an expected start date immediately and ending no later than the turn of the year 2026/27.

Individual salary setting applies for this position.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. Security clearance with background check may be conducted before an employment offer is made.

Information:

Manager Sound VTS Marco Svantesson, 010-4784796 or [email protected]

Union Representatives:

Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all of whom can be reached via our switchboard at 0771–630000.

Application:

Register your application, along with a current Seafarer's Service Record from the Swedish Transport Agency to verify your qualifications and certificates, by July 20, 2026.

Case number: 26-04190

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