Port Coordinator

Civmec Construction & Engineering; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Rewards and recognition scheme

Staff benefits scheme with insurance &

Job summary

Civmec Construction & Engineering provides critical defence-focused shipyard services from our Henderson facility in Western Australia. We are seeking a Port Coordinator to oversee facility operations, mooring, crane coordination and site safety, enabling uninterrupted production on naval programs.

The role requires heavy industrial/shipyard experience, high-risk forklift certification, and the ability to coordinate multiple services and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High-risk forklift licence is required
• Experience in marine/operational safety training is preferred
• Knowledge of WHSE and environmental compliance is important
• Background in heavy industrial or shipyard environments
• Experience coordinating cranes, forklifts and laydown areas
• Ability to manage stakeholders and subcontractors
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with records and compliance documentation
• Small vessel or punt operations are a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage facility operations across CDI leased and controlled shipyard areas
• Oversee leased areas, equipment and maintenance schedules
• Ensure emergency access, walkways and thoroughfares remain unobstructed
• Coordinate crane operations, forklifts, franners and wharf laydown arrangements
• Manage waste collection, spill response equipment and site cleanliness
• Maintain site security, wharf gates and turnstile access systems
• Conduct daily mooring line inspections and coordinate line adjustments
• Complete gangway checks and arrange relocations to support production
• Operate and maintain the punt, including daily and post-rain bilge checks
• Participate in daily Ship Plan of the Day planning and scheduling meetings
• Coordinate after-hours, weekend and severe weather preparation activities—Due to the Security Clearance required for this position, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Department of Defence.

Skills

High-risk forklift licence

Marine/operational safety training

WHSE & environmental compliance知识

Heavy industrial/shipyard experience

Crane, forklift & laydown coordination

Stakeholder & subcontractor management

Problem solving & conflict resolution

Records & compliance documentation

Small vessel operations (desirable)

Job description

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec Defence Industries delivers major naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs from our Henderson shipyard, supporting critical defence capabilities across Australia. The Platform Delivery Team plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted shipyard operations by coordinating facilities, wharf activities, and operational resources across the site.

As the Port Coordinator, you will act as the primary point of contact for facility and wharf operations, coordinating plant and equipment, site utilities, vessel access arrangements, mooring and gangway requirements, and subcontractor services. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers, you will ensure the shipyard infrastructure and support services are effectively managed to enable the successful delivery of naval programs.

This is a full-time, site-based position located at our Henderson facility in Western Australia.

The Role

• Manage facility operations across CDI leased and controlled shipyard areas


• Oversee leased areas, equipment and associated maintenance schedules


• Ensure emergency access, walkways and thoroughfares remain unobstructed


• Coordinate crane operations, forklifts, franners and wharf laydown arrangements


• Manage waste collection, spill response equipment and site cleanliness


• Maintain site security, wharf gates and turnstile access systems


• Conduct daily mooring line inspections and coordinate line adjustments


• Complete gangway checks and arrange relocations to support production


• Operate and maintain the punt, including daily and post-rain bilge checks


• Participate in daily Ship Plan of the Day planning and scheduling meetings


• Coordinate after-hours, weekend and severe weather preparation activities
  Due to the Security Clearance required for this position, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Department of Defence.
  

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Current high-risk forklift licence


• Marine or operational safety training


• WHSE and environmental compliance knowledge


• Heavy industrial or shipyard experience


• Crane, forklift and laydown coordination


• Stakeholder and subcontractor management


• Problem solving and conflict resolution


• Records and compliance documentation


• Small vessel or punt operations (desirable)

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.