Shipyard Port & Wharf Operations 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

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.