Shipyard Port Operations 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

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.