Shift Maintainer – Mechanical Fitter

2 days ago

Geraldton, Western Australia b138e579-bc67-4f01-9349-5e7c7a9ce337 Full time $141,071 per year

FULL TIME – Permanent

Salary: $141,071 (including shift allowances) + 12% Superannuation

Location: Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Geraldton

Vacancy Closes: 5pm, Monday 1 December 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Maintenance Team as a Shift Maintainer – Mechanical Fitter on a permanent full-time basis.

About Us

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations.

MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton's fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.

Mid West Ports Authority embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

About the Role

Provide mechanical maintenance trade skills and competencies associated with maintenance, repairs, monitoring and inspections for efficient operation of all MWPA mechanical systems and infrastructure including the Bulk Handling Facility.

About You

Key qualifications and experience:

Essential

  • Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)
  • Licence to perform high risk works (Forklift, EWP, Dogging)

Desirable

  • Certificate III in Engineering (Metal Fabrication)
  • Licence to perform high risk works (CN and/or C6 Crane, Rigging)
  • MR class driver's licence

Desirable qualifications can be obtained following commencement but must have the ability and willingness to obtain.

Benefits:

  • Equal Time Roster
  • 25 Shifts of Annual leave
  • 12 Shifts of Personal leave
  • 13 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
  • Annual salary increases
  • Phone and tool allowance
  • Access to training and development opportunities
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Employee and Service Recognition Reward Program
  • Free skin checks and flu vaccinations
  • PPE uniform provided

If we have captured your interest, more information on the role and application process can be found by visiting our website  See the 'Careers' tab.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for positions in the public sector.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy. However, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This option remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Living in the Mid West:

MWPA operations are located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community focused and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.

Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing check out this video for more information on why you should live and work Geraldton. Make the Move » Visit Geraldton

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