Introduction

What are you going to do 

About GeelongPort

GeelongPort is Victoria's second largest port located within Victoria's largest regional city, Geelong. Managing close to 14 million tonnes of cargo and 1,060 vessel visits per year, GeelongPort supports the agriculture, construction, energy and tourism sectors.

As Victoria's premier bulk port and a major driver of Victoria's economy, GeelongPort facilitates more than $10 billion of trade annually and provides land, infrastructure and services to facilitate trade for some of Victoria's largest businesses. The location of GeelongPort makes it of high strategic significance for Victoria, providing easy access to logistics routes for trade through critical road, rail, air and channel connections for Geelong and south-west Victoria's supply chains.

GeelongPort is striving to become one of the most sustainable ports in Australia and is committed to undertaking our activities with care and respect for the environment.

At the heart of GeelongPort are our values:

  • Anchored in Safety
  • Because We Live Here Too
  • It Takes All of Us
  • Embrace New Possibilities

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage GeelongPort's engineering operations. This pivotal role provides expert technical advice, ensures the optimal performance of our civil, structural, maritime, and mechanical assets, and delivers strategic guidance on infrastructure development.

As Engineering Manager, you will oversee capital projects and maintenance initiatives, driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will foster innovation, mentor team members, and collaborate across the business to deliver outcomes that align with GeelongPort's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert technical advice and leadership across delivery team and disciplines.
  • Oversee the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of infrastructure assets.
  • Lead the project management of capital works, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
  • Drive asset management strategies, including lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and risk management.
  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
  • Foster a culture of mentorship, learning, and professional growth within the engineering function.
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement across engineering operations.

Essential skills and knowledge

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (essential)
  • Project Management qualification.
  • 10+ years' experience in engineering, with a strong knowledge in maritime, structural, civil. Experience in mechanical systems is an advantage.
  • Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
  • Proven expertise in managing construction and maintenance projects, including contract preparation and consultant engagement.
  • Strong business acumen, analytical ability, and organisational skills.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SpaceGass, Maximo, and Microsoft Project.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

What we offer 

Why Join Us?

At GeelongPort, you'll have the opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in one of Victoria's most significant infrastructure assets. You will be essentil to the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that shape the region's economy, and will work with a supportive team driven by collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

  • Attractive, market competitive remuneration package, including access to an annual bonus program.
  • Progressive policies including 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers, and 4 weeks for secondary care givers.
  • Access to bespoke, professional development opportunities to grow your career.

GeelongPort is proudly a WORK180 endorsed Employer for all women.

Please APPLY NOW or contact Chris Wellock at Advance Careers on 0467 674 444 for more information and a confidential discussion.

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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