AddressAbout us
Our people are at the heart of our success at North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP). Our vision is to become global leaders in sustainable facilitation of port trade. Our mission is to manage safe and efficient ports that connect regional Queensland to the world, by balancing the needs of iconic natural environments, communities, stakeholders and port users.
Around half of Queensland’s trade, by tonnage, passes through our ports at Weipa, Abbot Point, Mackay and Hay Point, which makes us one of Queensland’s largest Port Authorities.
In line with our mission, we take great care to provide safe, sustainable and competitive seaPort Services to efficiently facilitate imports and exports through our Queensland ports.
The Role
Make your next career move into a role where you will be part of efficient, safe and effective Port Services to Mackay. Reporting to the Team Leader Horticultural, this role will have the opportunity to shape our apprentices/trainees in Horticultural and the management of our Port land. Services include undertaking a support role in the first strike response in the event of a marine pollution incident, undertaking shipping activities and general repairs, construction and ground maintenance services.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Required to hold a current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or the ability to obtain a MSIC.
- Current Class Driver’s License.
- Hold a minimum of Certificate III in Horticultural or equivalent.
- Experience and broad understanding of minor/general maintenance in a harbour/port or operation facility.
- Provide quality customer service.
- Ability to understand and follow inspection and maintenance plans, drawings and standards, practices and procedures.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Joining NQBP
We are committed to inclusion and celebrating our diverse workforce, their individual talents and the innovation they bring to their work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.
Merit is paramount in our selection process, ensuring candidates are assessed against the specific needs of the role. Additionally, we recognise the importance of diversity in skills and actively consider a broad range of capabilities when making recruitment decisions.
We have a team of diverse professionals who are committed to our values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence and Unity. Our people pursue a high standard of environmental guardianship, performance and management, both of our own activities and those of commercial partners.
Benefits of working for NQBP
- Flexible ways of Working We're committed to developing working practices that support flexibility in terms of where, when and how we work: Flexible teams and working options; cultural, community and study leave.
- Career We know that your experience is unique – and your career should be too. Joining us we’ll help you reach your potential based on your experience, interests, and expertise: Dedicated learning platform; Subsidised professional qualifications.
- Exclusive Benefits parental leave; 12.75% superannuation; 4 weeks leave.
- Recognition We value you. We see and understand you. Whether you're the quiet achiever or the fearless leader, you bring a unique energy like no other: Health and Wellness Program; birthday and Christmas vouchers; discretionary bonuses.
- Enterprise Agreement – The position is classified as a Band 4, Trade and Field stream in our Enterprise Agreement 2022.
Application Process
If you are interested joining NQBP, please submit an application with your current resume and a covering letter. This role will remain open for applications until 7 July 2024, at 11:59pm.
