Manager Maintenance and Renewals

Job Description

Join to apply for the Manager Assets and Maintenance role at Port of Townsville Limited Port of Townsville Limited provided pay range This range is provided by Port of Townsville Limited. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$190,000.00/yr - A$225,000.00/yr Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team as we embark on an exciting journey of organisational growth and innovation, working towards our vision of becoming Australia’s Port for the Future. Work on meaningful initiatives that will help create prosperity for the North Queensland’s communities. Enjoy an environment that provides attractive benefits including flexibility, true work-life balance and generous opportunities for professional development. About the Port The Port of Townsville Limited (the Port) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and North Queensland for almost 160 years. Today, we are Australia’s largest port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar and fertiliser. Additionally, we handle more motor vehicles and containerised goods than any other port in Northern Australia. The goods that flow through our ports are grown, mined, manufactured and used to better the lives of more than 800,000 people across a vast catchment area, spanning from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to Mount Isa. On average, more than 7.5 million tonnes of goods, worth more than $11.4 billion, cross our wharves each year. Thanks to our customers, we are one of the country’s most diverse ports, linking more than 30 different commodities to 130 ports in 44 countries. The Townsville port is also an increasingly strategic forward mounting location in Australia’s Defence capabilities, as well as an important tourism enabler due to its modern dedicated cruise ship terminal. About the role and you The primary purpose of the Manager Maintenance & Renewals position is to lead and manage the execution of maintenance programmes, asset inspections, and renewals to ensure optimal asset performance, safety, and compliance. This role focuses on operational excellence by embedding asset management practices, collaborating with engineering teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and efficiency. This role drives alignment between short term operational requirements and long-term strategic goals while integrating ISO 55001 standards into daily practices to enhance asset lifecycle performance. As the Manager Assets and Maintenance you will: Key Responsibilities Maintenance Execution & Asset Management Develop and implement planned maintenance programmes, ensuring efficient work planning, scheduling, and minimal operational disruption. Conduct regular asset inspections, integrating findings into the Asset Management System (AMS) for engineering review. Execute routine, reactive, and renewal maintenance activities in collaboration with Engineering, adhering to technical guidelines. Optimise operations using predictive analytics, preventive strategies, and efficient inventory management. Oversee engineering projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Maintain expenditure forecasts and milestones, providing regular progress updates. Coordinate resource allocation and prioritisation for optimal project delivery. Ensure seamless project handovers by collaborating with Engineering and other relevant teams. Leadership & Workforce Management Supervise internal teams and contractors, ensuring safety and compliance adherence. Lead teams to deliver asset management outcomes, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a high-performance culture. Promote a Zero Harm safety culture and drive proactive risk management practices. Facilitate change management initiatives, ensuring effective integration of new asset management processes and tools. Experience you’ll need Tertiary qualifications in engineering, business management or a related discipline. Certification or training in Change Management (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) or equivalent experience leading organizational change and transformation. Current Queensland C class driver’s license. Extensive experience in leading teams, with a strong focus on staff development, performance management, and fostering collaboration across departments. Proven ability to lead significant organisational changes, with experience in managing resistance and ensuring the adoption of new systems and processes. Understanding of asset management practices and frameworks (e.g., ISO 55001), with experience collaborating with SMEs to achieve technical and strategic outcomes. Ability to align daily operations with long-term business objectives, ensuring that team efforts contribute to overall organisational goals. Experience implementing governance frameworks, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Familiarity with using data-driven insights and technology to improve decision-making, asset performance, and operational outcomes. Strong commitment to safety leadership, with experience in promoting a Zero Harm culture and managing critical risk processes. Application process Click apply and follow the prompts Attach your current resume and a cover letter to your application Applications close 11pm Sunday, 23 February 2025 For enquiries, please contact , noting that applications must be submitted via our recruitment site - email applications will not be accepted. At the Port of Townsville, we value and celebrate the diversity of our community and recognise that it enriches our workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to come forward, confident that you will be met with respect and consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr