Port Engineer

Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation, providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts' facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

TasPorts | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

The Role

As a Port Engineer at TasPorts, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective utilisation and management of infrastructure assets across Tasmania's ports. You'll provide technical leadership and advice, and engineering expertise to ensure the delivery of fit-for-purpose infrastructure while managing business risk through the implementation of appropriate standards. This role is central to the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of port infrastructure, contributing to both internal and external capital and maintenance projects, and day to day operational activities.

Key Duties

Leadership and Management

• Provide engineering and design advice across TasPorts divisions to support infrastructure planning and operations.
• Contribute to major project teams addressing complex technical challenges.
• Offer technical guidance during high-risk activities and post-incident recovery.
• Support the execution of the Infrastructure Business Plan with strategic insights and recommendations.
• Mentor and develop engineering capability within the team.
• Manage external technical resources and engagements.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders using strong communication and negotiation skills.

Port Engineering

• Develop and implement strategies to optimise asset capacity and lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering practices align with safety standards and industry best practice.
• Maintain technical records, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide specialist engineering services for maritime and landside infrastructure.
• Conduct investigations and develop solutions for infrastructure challenges.
• Assess infrastructure capacity for current and future operations.
• Prepare and certify engineering designs and documentation.
• Review project finalisation documents and support project closure activities.
• Estimate costs for engineering works and contribute to budgeting processes.

What You Bring

• Strong analytical, research, and planning skills with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proven ability to write and present technical reports and formal correspondence.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent engineering studies.
• Commercial acumen and sound judgement in decision-making.
• Ability to identify, manage, and communicate risks in dynamic environments.
• Stakeholder engagement expertise and a collaborative mindset.

What You Have

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in structural or maritime engineering (or suitable alternative).
• Current driver's licence.
• Eligibility to acquire and hold a Maritime Identification Security Card (MSIC).

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering, Management, or equivalent.
• Accredited Building Practitioner Licence with capability to certify engineering designs.

Why work for us?

TasPorts offer a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.

As an employee of TasPorts you will benefit from our strongfocus on wellbeing including a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in health and community building initiatives.

Where to next?

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace, where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

• Current CV
• Cover Letter

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: , or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email:

Please click on the below link to APPLY NOW. Please note only applications made through the link will be considered.

Applications close 12noon. 22nd October 2025