Port Coordinator

Civmec; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Reward and Recognition scheme

Accident and sickness insurance

Travel and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Civmec Defence Industries in Henderson, Western Australia, is seeking a Port Coordinator to oversee facility operations across CDI shipyard areas, coordinate crane operations, equipment, and laydown, and ensure safety, security and environmental compliance on site.

You will work with internal stakeholders and external service providers, participate in daily Ship Plan of the Day planning, and arrange after-hours and weekend activities.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

High-risk forklift licence

Marine safety training

WHSE knowledge

Shipyard experience

Crane coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Records and compliance

Small vessel operations

Tools

Forklifts & laydown equipment

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. We respectfully request no agency submissions.