Engineering Manager

• Lead engineering strategy and delivery at Victoria’s second-largest port
• Drive capital works and asset management across civil, maritime, structural, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Champion innovation, safety, and sustainability.

Advance Careers is proud to be partnering exclusively with GeelongPort in the search for their next Engineering Manager. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of port operations while contributing to one of Victoria’s major trade gateways.

About GeelongPort

GeelongPort is Victoria’s second largest port located within Victoria’s largest regional city, Geelong. Managing close to 14 million tonnes of cargo and 1,060 vessel visits per year, GeelongPort supports the agriculture, construction, energy and tourism sectors.

As Victoria’s premier bulk port and a major driver of Victoria’s economy, GeelongPort facilitates more than $10 billion of trade annually and provides land, infrastructure and services to facilitate trade for some of Victoria’s largest businesses. The location of GeelongPort makes it of high strategic significance for Victoria, providing easy access to logistics routes for trade through critical road, rail, air and channel connections for Geelong and south-west Victoria’s supply chains.

GeelongPort is striving to become one of the most sustainable ports in Australia and is committed to undertaking our activities with care and respect for the environment.

At the heart of GeelongPort are our values:

• Anchored in Safety
• Because We Live Here Too
• It Takes All of Us
• Embrace New Possibilities

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and manage GeelongPort’s engineering operations. This pivotal role provides expert technical advice, ensures the optimal performance of our civil, structural, maritime, and mechanical assets, and delivers strategic guidance on infrastructure development.

As Engineering Manager, you will oversee capital projects and maintenance initiatives, driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will foster innovation, mentor team members, and collaborate across the business to deliver outcomes that align with GeelongPort’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice and leadership across delivery team and disciplines.
• Oversee the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of infrastructure assets.
• Lead the project management of capital works, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Drive asset management strategies, including lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and risk management.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of mentorship, learning, and professional growth within the engineering function.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across engineering operations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (essential)
• Project Management qualification.
• 10+ years’ experience in engineering, with a strong knowledge in maritime, structural, civil. Experience in mechanical systems is an advantage.
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
• Proven expertise in managing construction and maintenance projects, including contract preparation and consultant engagement.
• Strong business acumen, analytical ability, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SpaceGass, Maximo, and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Why Join Us?

At GeelongPort, you’ll have the opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in one of Victoria’s most significant infrastructure assets. You will be essentil to the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that shape the region’s economy, and will work with a supportive team driven by collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

• Attractive, market competitive remuneration package, including access to an annual bonus program.
• Progressive policies including 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers, and 4 weeks for secondary care givers.
• Access to bespoke, professional development opportunities to grow your career.

GeelongPort is proudly a WORK180 endorsed Employer for all women.

Overall you will be part of a values-led organisation making a positive impact in the community where we live and work.

Please APPLY NOW or contact Chris Wellock at Advance Careers on 0467 674 444 for more information and a confidential discussion.