About Port of Newcastle:Port of Newcastle is more than a port.
It exists to build Australia's prosperity with responsible, integrated and innovative supply chain solutions.
With trade worth approximately $71 billion to the national economy each year, Port of Newcastle enables Australian businesses to successfully compete in international markets.
The port currently handles 4,697 ship movements and 166 million tonnes of cargo annually.
With a deepwater shipping channel operating at 50% of its capacity, significant port land available and enviable access to national rail and road infrastructure, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the future prosperity of the Hunter, NSW and Australia.
As custodians of the region's critical asset, Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible future.
Behind every ship movement, every tonne of cargo, are the people that keep the port operating.
Our people are the engine room of our port.
Port of Newcastle's values influence how we develop our strategy, how we measure performance, how we treat our colleagues and how we approach our work at PON.
The Opportunity:Port of Newcastle is seeking to employ a Works Supervisor – Electrical who will be responsible for the management of service providers and suppliers, management of subcontractors and other port users, end-to-end process of maintenance works including inspections, scoping planning and scheduling, as well as responsibility for the reliability and safety of the Port's low voltage electrical assets.
The role sits as a part of the Infrastructure Services team and will assist in the achievement of the overall department plan.
It has a collaborative focus and will be required to work closely with other key stakeholders both internally and externally.
What you will bring:Your well-developed technical and communication skills will be invaluable in this position.
Also essential is:
Licence to perform electrical work in NSW – Contractor Licence or Qualified Supervisor Certificate (preferred)Extensive knowledge of electrical infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear, distribution infrastructure, and lighting.Demonstrated experience in the development of work scopes, procurement of services and management of contracts and contractors.Experience in the coordination and supervision of maintenance works in a port or industrial setting.Experience in utilising computerised maintenance management systems (preferably TechnologyOne) to administer maintenance works.Intermediate level computer skills in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.Demonstrated organisational skills and capacity to work independently.What We Offer:Port of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:
Competitive salary under Port of Newcastle Enterprise AgreementFocus on professional growth26 week paid Parental Leave for primary carersOptional workplace giving program – supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle communityWork180 endorsement – PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2024Opportunity to be involved in the development of PON's Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate stage)How to Apply:The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged.
Port of Newcastle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Newcastle Harbour, the Awabakal and Worimi People, and pays respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.
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