Asset Coordinator

Description

The role additionally provides support supervising contractors to maximise asset efficiency, availability, and value in line with Port Authority objectives.

This role will report into Lead Asset Coordinator and will be based at Sydney.

• Assess, diagnose, repair, and maintain Port Authority assets across multiple sites, including event venues, public spaces, critical infrastructure, gangways, wharves, and essential systems.
• Supervise tradespeople and maintenance contractors, ensuring work is allocated effectively, performance is monitored, and maintenance meets high-quality standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support, conduct inspections, perform diagnostics, and resolve issues promptly to ensure asset reliability and compliance.
• Enforce WHS regulations, industry standards, and maritime safety requirements, including risk assessments, permits, and contractor safety documentation.
• Supporting professional development opportunities including study assistance, paid individual professional membership, and access to our leadership program.
• Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance activities, maintain records, and support budget development for asset operations.

Requirements

We're seeking a committed and driven asset coordinator to oversee maintenance and repair of Port Authority vessels, ensuring optimal performance, safety compliance, and efficient daily operations.

If you’re a challenge seeker who loves variety and solving problems…

• This role is open to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only.
• Demonstrated experience in asset maintenance or facilities management, with supervision in ports, transport hubs, maritime, industrial, or venue environments
• Sound knowledge of building systems, maritime infrastructure, venue maintenance, and WHS regulations.
• Experience responding to and participating in emergency situations, taking the lead as technical coordinator for mechanical or electrical issues
• Available to work outside regular hours of 7 am – 7pm (evenings, weekends and public holidays) when necessary
• Trade qualification in either electrical, mechanical or construction (electrical preferred)
• Familiarity with maritime safety regulations, public assembly building compliance, and emergency procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS, Microsoft Office, and interpreting technical reports and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
• Applicants will be required to complete background checks, including police checks, medical checks and reference checks to be successful.

Benefits

You’ll Also Enjoy a Range Of Benefits Including

At Port Authority, you’ll find a unique opportunity to build a rich and impactful career, in an organisation where the public interest meets commercial agility. You’ll be amazed by what you can experience and achieve here… and just how much it matters.

• Excellent salary packaging options and salary continuance insurance.
• Purchasing Additional annual leave option
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Hybrid working
• 5 days paid leave for IVF treatment, as well as 14 weeks parental leave for either parent + 2 additional weeks.
• Rewards for your hard work through service awards and recognition.
• Ongoing support through our 24x7 available care and wellbeing program
• Heavily discounted gym memberships.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance