Material Handling Coordinator

Randstad Pty; Bullatale; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Material Handling Coordinator (Rigger/Dogman) for onsite work in Potts Point on a casual role with potential for permanent transition. You will operate rigging tasks, perform inspections, and manage heavy lifts aboard vessels and in the workshop, working with a skilled team including Defence personnel and contractors.

The role requires mandatory licences (White Card, DG, RB/RI/RA, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces) and preferred licences (Forklift, EWP,

Qualifications

• Solid experience with dogging operations and rigging.
• Willingness to train on site-specific equipment.
• Defence security clearance requirements: Australian citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Perform dogging and rigging duties on vessels and workshops.
• Inspect rigging gear for fitness-for-use and safety.
• Conduct heavy lifts using cranes, forklifts, and EWP in onboard and workshop environments.
• Work with multidisciplinary team including Defence personnel and contractors.

Skills

Dogging operations

Rigging operations

Heavy lifts

Tools

Forklift

Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

Crane & Hoist Operation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Material Handling Coordinator (Rigger/Dogman), to join our contingent workforce working onsite in Potts Point.

You will alongside a highly skilled team, which is a mix of skilled trades, contractors and Defence personnel. You’ll work on a range of critical maritime projects, including the maintenance of both commercial and Royal Australian Navy vessels.

This is a Casual role, offering consistent full-time hours and overtime opportunities, with potential for permanent transition should a suitable role become available.

You will undertake multi-skilled activities including:

• Working in a variety of environments onsite including onboard & external areas of vessels, as well as within the workshop
• Rigging duties including inspections (fit for use)
• Heavy lifts (Bow-Thruster’s, Propellers, Propeller Blades & Propeller Shafts and
• Rudders etc), and other awkward shaped loads
• Work with Forklifts, EWP, Working at Heights, Mobile & Portal cranes as a Dogman / Rigger

Your Skills:

You’ll need to demonstrate solid experience with dogging operations, along with a willingness to undertake training on specialised, purpose-built equipment unique to the site.

Mandatory licences and certifications required to work onsite are:

• White Card
• Dogging (DG)
• Rigging (RB, RI or RA)
• Working at Heights
• Confined Spaces (Enter & Work)

In addition, the below licences/certifications will be favourably looked upon:

• Forklift (FL)
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
• Crane & Hoist Operation (for example: CT - Tower Crane, CP - Portal Boom Crane or C6 - Slewing mobile crane)

Important Information:

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level Security Clearance. To be eligible for obtaining the required Defence Security clearance, it is essential that you hold Australian Citizenship.

Due to the unique environment and associated security checks required, the application process for this role would be estimated at 4-6 weeks, however, could extend further based on unforeseeable delays with various external agencies.

This certainly is a unique environment! From workshop to being up close with the latest Naval Ships, no two days are the same.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience2 years

key responsibilities

qualification

• White Card
• Dogging - DG)
• Rigging
• RB
• RI
• RA
• Forklift (FL)
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
• Work Safely at Heights (RIIWHS204E)
• Confined Space Entry (RIIWHS202E)
• AUS Citizenship