Build a better future. Where NSW meets the world.

The world is always evolving and so are we.

We are proud of our rich heritage and how far we've travelled to where we are today.

That journey continues.

To face the challenges of the future, we're building a team that brings together truly diverse knowledge and skills. One that wins by combining deep industry expertise and connection, with fresh ideas and experience.

So, if you are a challenge seeker who loves variety and solving problems and would love to help us shape our culture and our impact…..

This is the place! And now is the time.

Your opportunity

In this role you will lead the effective and efficient maintenance of Port Authority’s assets with a focus on maximizing availability, reliability, safety and value of all facilities. In doing so, you will ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and Port Authority’s operational and performance objectives

This role will focus on Port Authority’s land assets across the state and requires demonstrated experience working in facilities management.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and drive an efficient, fit-for-purpose maintenance strategy for Port Authority’s assets, in alignment with the Strategic Asset Management Plan including developing policies and procedures for best practice, compliant and safe asset maintenance activities, and initiatives.
• Manage and review Port Authority’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Procuring, and managing appropriate outsourced maintenance supplier contracts and agreements,
• Prepare and manage the annual asset operating maintenance expenditure budget to ensure effective delivery of asset management practices
• Seek continuous business improvement in Asset Management processes.
• Lead and manage direct reports through mentoring and coaching.
• Provide a high level of operational technical advice and strategic support to the senior management team

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Trade or tertiary qualified with extensive experience working in an asset intensive environment
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• A working understanding of asset and maintenance management within an industrial setting
• Commercially astute in contract management. Experience in managing and supervising contractors and consultants across a range of disciplines.
• A working understanding of WHS /OHS statutory requirements
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and infrastructure standards, legislation, and guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information including specialist reports and engineering drawings.

Essential Requirements

• This position requires you to be available for emergency support outside regular working hours
• Ability to travel between precincts within the portfolio

Why join Port Authority of New South Wales?

At Port Authority, you’ll find a unique opportunity to build a rich and impactful career, in an organisation where the public interest meets commercial agility.

We think you’ll love the impact you can have with us, but don’t just take our word for it! You can meet our team and read their stories on our website.

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Excellent salary packaging options and salary continuance insurance.
• Ongoing support through our care and wellbeing program.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Heavily discounted gym memberships.
• 5 days paid leave for IVF treatment, as well as 14 weeks parental leave for either parent + 2 additional weeks.
• CEO paid leave day at Christmas.
• Study assistance.
• Professional memberships.

Discover a career in the unexpected

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your application via SEEK and ensure you include a cover letter and resume. Applications close 5pm, Monday 12 May 2025

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications and progressing candidates through the interview process as they come in.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Port Authority of New South Wales is committed to diversity and social inclusion. We actively encourage people of all abilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

This role is open to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only.