Port of Newcastle is more than a port.
It exists to build Australia's prosperity with responsible, integratedand innovative supply chain solutions.
With trade worth approximately $48 billion to the national economy each year, Port of Newcastle enables Australian businesses to successfully compete in international markets.
The port has capacity to handle 10,000 ship movements and over 200 million tonnes of cargo annually.
With a deepwater shipping channeloperatingat 50% of its capacity, significant port land available and enviable access to national rail and road infrastructure, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the future prosperity of the Hunter, NSW, and Australia.
As custodians of the region's critical asset, Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable, and environmentally and socially responsible future.
Behind every ship movement, every tonne of cargo, are the people that keep the port operating.
Our people are the engine room of our port.
Port of Newcastle's values influence how we develop our strategy, how we measure performance, how we treat our colleagues and how we approach our work at PON.
The Opportunity
The Property & Compliance Functionis responsible forthe strategic oversight,governanceand optimisation of Port of Newcastle's (PON) property portfolio, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and compliance with all regulatory, legal and Port Lessor obligations.
As Senior Manager Property & Compliance, you will provide strategic leadership across property and compliance, setting the frameworks,



standards and structures that underpin effective portfolio management and performance.
Working closely with Legal, Risk, Operations and Business Development, you will ensure property outcomes are commercially sound,compliantand aligned with PON's long-termobjectives, while partnering with the Manager Property Services to ensure strong alignment between strategy and operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the strategic direction and governance of PON's property portfolio
Oversee compliance frameworks,systemsand reporting, ensuring obligations are met
Providehigh-level advice to senior stakeholders on property,riskand compliance matters
Drive portfolio optimisation and commercial outcomes
Partner with Risk & Business Development to ensure alignment and performance
Ensure strong governance, riskmanagementand compliance culture across the function
What You Bring
You bring extensive experience in strategic property portfolio management, including commercial oversight, lease governanceand portfolio optimisation.
You have a proven ability to lead and embed compliance frameworks, including governance structures, complianceschedulesand reporting,



alongside a solid understanding of regulatory,legaland planning environments, with the ability to interpret and apply complex requirements.
Youdemonstrateexperience in risk management and assurance, with the capability to proactivelyidentifyand mitigate risks, and provide strategic, commercially focused advice to influence decision-making at a senior level.
You also bring strong capability in financial oversight, including budgeting, performancetrackingand portfolio reporting, supported by excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling you to build credibility and influence at all levels.
Your leadership experience includes driving performance, developing capability and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
Port of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:
Agile work environment with work from home options
Focus on professional growth
Optional workplace giving program: supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle community
Opportunity to be involved in PON's Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate)
The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed tomaintainingan inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged.
Port of Newcastle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Newcastle Harbour, theAwabakalandWorimiPeople, and pays respect to all Elders past,presentand emerging.
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📌 Senior Manager Property And Compliance (New South Wales)
🏢 Port of Newcastle
📍 New South Wales