AddressWe currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Maintenance Services team as a Maintenance Superintendenton a permanent full-time basis based in Geraldton.
About Us
We are a busy Western Australian Port that places the highest emphasis on our people, customers, and community in conducting our daily business. At Mid West Ports Authority, we recognise that our people are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to developing and supporting our workforce and fostering a work environment where our values of accountability, integrity, courage, caring and collaboration are key.
Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations. MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.
We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the communities in which we operate in. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager Maintenance Services, the Maintenance Superintendent is to be committed to developing and achieving MWPA’s integrated business objectives that deliver value to our stakeholders and to ensure effective management systems are in place and implemented in accordance with legislative and relevant Standards.
The role is required to work collaboratively and in conjunction with the Electrical Superintendent to support the Manager Maintenance Services in achieving strategic leadership in the areas of Infrastructure and Asset Maintenance Management.
The role is accountable for ensuring the safe operational availability and maintenance of all MWPA’s non-electrical infrastructure.
About You
Key Qualifications and experience (Addressed in Covering Letter):
Essential
- Mechanical Trade with at least 6 years post trade experience in mining or heavy industry
- Experience with managing minor mechanical and fabrication projects.
- Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a mining, port, or marine environment.
- Proven success in planning, coordinating activities and supervision of multi discipline staff.
- Experience in managing concurrent activities and conflicting priorities.
- Understanding of the new WHS legislation
- Experience with heavy industry Computerised Maintenance Management System CMMS.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and deliver change management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high level decision making and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organisational, time, task, and priority management; and
- Strong computer literacy (Microsoft suite, email, internet, computer aided project management systems, stock control & order systems).
Desirable
- MWPA or Arc Infrastructure Track Access Permit (TAP) or ability to obtain.
- Diploma of Project Management or/ similar.
- Frontline or similar leadership qualification.
- Dual trade (Fitter/ Fabrication).
Benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- 20 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Recognition Program
How to Apply:
For your application to be accepted you must submit the below documents to****@midwestports.com.au before the vacancy close date with “Maintenance Superintendent - Application” in the subject line.
- Detailed Covering Letter outlining suitability as per the Position Description
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume)
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout MWPA. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
