Shipping Support Officer

Posted: 26/08/2025

Closing Date: 09/09/2025

Job Type: Fixed Term Full Time

Location: Sydney,NSW

Job Category: Marine Operations

• Work for one of the leading organisations in maritime industry
• Enjoy interesting, varied work where you'll embrace new challenges every day.
• Be rewarded for your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Job Description
Build a better future. Where NSW meets the world.
The world's always evolving and so are we.

We're proud of our rich heritage and how far we've travelled to where we are today.

That journey continues.

To face the challenges of the future, we're building a team that brings together truly diverse knowledge and skills. One that wins by combining deep industry expertise and connection, with fresh ideas and experience.

So, if you care about helping Australia and its people prosper…

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

And if you want to help us shape our culture and our impact…

Well, this is the place. And now's the time.

Your opportunity
Are you ready to embark on a dynamic career in maritime compliance and planning? We're seeking a passionate and a solutions driven individual with an out of box thinking mindset who can manage resistance to change.

The role is a full-time fixed term contract position until end of June 2026.
The role is based at
Port Botany
reporting to the to the Deputy Harbour Master/ Manager Compliance and Planning.

The role involves learning processes involved in the handling and transport of dangerous goods at the commercial Ports in NSW and subsequently supporting the development and testing of the OnePort Port Management System, especially the dangerous goods module.

The role will involve a period of training to prepare for the OnePort testing and development.

Here's How Your Impact Will Truly Count

• Ensure OnePort processes meet the requirements of PANSW and external stakeholders
• Documenting the change processes for internal and external audiences, this can include the creation of video or online learning
• Participate in and contribute to meetings, reviews, estimations, providing a test and customer view for comments and suggestions
• Work closely with the Dangerous Goods team and OnePort Delivery to leverage their knowledge and provide constant feedback regarding testing and development to the Dangerous Goods team
• Any other duties as directed by the Manager Compliance and Planning or OnePort test manager.

Desired Skills And Experience
What you will bring:

• Familiarity with Port Operations in a large commercial Port
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential
• Relationship management skills to build effective, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and working with all levels throughout the Port Authority
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience assessing technical information and interpreting regulations and standards (desirable)
• Knowledge of Port Authority process and procedure, in particular dangerous goods (desirable)
• Ability to multitask and meet key deadlines.

What matters most is that you're a strong team player with a deep sense of curiosity, who doesn't shy away from a challenge. You'll also feel aligned with our values and reflect them in the incredible work you produce.

Why join Port Authority of New South Wales?
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.

We think you'll love the impact you can have with us, but don't just take our word for it You can meet our team and read their stories on our website.

You'll Also Enjoy a Range Of Benefits Including

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

Discover a career in the unexpected
We're looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your application via SEEK and ensure you include a cover letter and resume.

Applications close 5pm, Tuesday, 9th September 2025
For more information about the role, you can contact Lawrie Corda, Deputy Harbour Master, Compliance & Planning at

Port Authority of New South Wales is committed to diversity and social inclusion. We actively encourage people of all abilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

• This role is open to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only.
• Applicants will be required to complete a variety of background checks, including police checks, medicals, and qualification checks in order to be successful.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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