The Company
Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.
Join the Civmec Team
Civmec Defence Industries delivers major naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs from our Henderson shipyard, supporting critical defence capabilities across Australia. The Platform Delivery Team plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted shipyard operations by coordinating facilities, wharf activities, and operational resources across the site.
As the Port Coordinator, you will act as the primary point of contact for facility and wharf operations, coordinating plant and equipment, site utilities, vessel access arrangements, mooring and gangway requirements, and subcontractor services. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers, you will ensure the shipyard infrastructure and support services are effectively managed to enable the successful delivery of naval programs.
This is a full time, site-based position located at our Henderson facility in Western Australia.
The Role
Manage facility operations across CDI leased and controlled shipyard areas
Oversee leased areas, equipment and associated maintenance schedules
Ensure emergency access, walkways and thoroughfares remain unobstructed
Coordinate crane operations, forklifts, franners and wharf laydown arrangements
Manage waste collection, spill response equipment and site cleanliness
Maintain site security, wharf gates and turnstile access systems
Conduct daily mooring line inspections and coordinate line adjustments




Complete gangway checks and arrange relocations to support production
Operate and maintain the punt, including daily and post-rain bilge checks
Participate in daily Ship Plan of the Day planning and scheduling meetings
Coordinate after-hours, weekend and severe weather preparation activities
Due to the Security Clearance required for this position, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Department of Defence.
About You
To be successful in the role you will possess the following:
Current high-risk forklift licence
Marine or operational safety training
WHSE and environmental compliance knowledge
Heavy industrial or shipyard experience
Crane, forklift and laydown coordination
Stakeholder and subcontractor management
Problem solving and conflict resolution
Records and compliance documentation
Small vessel or punt operations (desirable)
Civmec + You
At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a 'Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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📌 Port Coordinator (Western Australia)
🏢 Civmec
📍 Western Australia