Shipyard Port Operations Lead

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Reward and Recognition scheme

Staff benefits including insurance & a

Job summary

Civmec Defence Industries is seeking a Port Coordinator for our Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. This full-time, site-based role focuses on coordinating facility operations, utilities, vessel access and安全 measures to ensure efficient shipyard activities.

Based at Civmec's Henderson facility, you will manage crane and equipment, oversee waste management, mooring inspections, gangways and security gates, while supporting after-hours and severe weather planning.

Qualifications

• Marine safety training required.
• WHSE and environmental compliance knowledge expected.
• Heavy industrial or shipyard experience necessary.
• Crane operations coordination required.
• Forklift and laydown coordination experience.
• Stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Record keeping and compliance documentation experience.
• Small vessel or punt operations desirable.

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.

Skills

Marine safety

WHSE compliance

Heavy industry experience

Crane operations

Forklift operations

Stakeholder management

Subcontractor management

Problem solving

Documentation

Small vessel operations

Job description

Civmec Defence Industries is seeking a Port Coordinator for our Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. This full-time, site-based role focuses on coordinating facility operations, utilities, vessel access and安全 measures to ensure efficient shipyard activities.

Based at Civmec's Henderson facility, you will manage crane and equipment, oversee waste management, mooring inspections, gangways and security gates, while supporting after-hours and severe weather planning.