About us
Our vision is to be recognised as a leader in responsible port trade, where Queenslanders thrive for generations.
To meet our vision, our people are at the heart of our success in becoming a leader in responsible port trade, where Queenslanders thrive for generations. Our mission is to manage safe, efficient and fair ports that connect North Queensland to the world. We do this by balancing the needs of our iconic surroundings, our communities and our stakeholders.
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. We take great care to provide safe, and competitive seaport services to efficiently facilitate imports and exports through our Queensland ports.
The Role:
Reporting to the Senior Asset Engineer your next career move as an Asset Technical Officer will see you assist the Asset Service team in providing administrative, operational, and technical support on infrastructure assets and assist in the delivery of North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation’s (NQBP) infrastructure works.
This position requires a driven and inquisitive professional, eager to learn and keen to elevate your career as a technical professional. Whether you have relevant or limited technical experience, with ongoing support and training available to the successful candidate, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the development, maintenance and management of asset management systems, including plant and fleet assets
- Develop and maintain infrastructure asset registers
- Manage external consultants and contractors to optimise the delivery of scheduled outcomes
- Conduct condition inspections and rating of various company assets.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Required to undertake a Police clearance and hold a current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or the ability to obtain a MSIC within three months of commencing employment
- Relevant experience in asset management or surveying
- Understanding of common engineering standards and practices relevant to subdivision and construction
- Technical analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deal with public enquiries
- Strong computer skills, with experience using Microsoft Office.
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: including the option to work a 9 Day fortnight.
- Career - we know that your experience is unique – and your career should be too. We will support you reach your potential based on your experience, interests, and expertise: dedicated learning platform; subsidised professional qualifications.
- Added benefits - parental leave; 12.75% superannuation; cultural, community and study 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 discretionary bonuses.
- Depending on experience this position will be classified as either a Band 3 or Band 4, Administration, Management Professional employees’ stream in our Enterprise Agreement 2022.
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 Care, Connection, Courage and Curiosity. Our people pursue a high standard of environmental management, both of our own activities and those of commercial partners.
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 Wednesday, 5 February 2025, at 16.00pm.