About Port of NewcastlePort of Newcastle is more than a port. It exists to build Australia’s prosperity with responsible, integrated and 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 channel operating at 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.Port of Newcastle is a port with real momentum - diversifying into new trade, investing in infrastructure, and building the capability to meet Australia's evolving energy and logistics needs. This role puts you at the centre of that - with the scope, the resources, and the executive support to make a meaningful difference to how one of the country's most important assets is maintained and managed for the long term.The opportunityWe are looking for an experienced and commercially astute leader to take accountability for the management and performance of PON's maintenance and asset function. Reporting to the relevant executive, this is a senior role with genuine breadth - spanning strategic asset lifecycle planning, maintenance program delivery, contractor management, and team leadership across a significant and complex infrastructure portfolio.This is a role for someone who operates comfortably at both the strategic and operational level: someone who can set the long-term direction for asset management while staying close enough to execution to ensure standards are upheld and performance is optimised.What you'll be responsible forAsset management strategy and planningLead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of PON's asset management framework, aligned to organisational objectives.Oversee asset lifecycle planning - reviewing asset performance, life expectancy and operating costs, and developing well-evidenced proposals for end-of-life replacement or renewal.Develop and manage multi-year budget forecasts for asset maintenance, balancing reliability, cost efficiency and risk.Develop and maintain asset management plans and associated procedures in consultation with key internal stakeholders.Maintenance program deliveryOwn the maintenance works program across PON's asset portfolio (excluding vessels) - including scheduling, critical spares planning, and the ongoing improvement of predictive and preventive maintenance practices.Utilise PON's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record, monitor and optimise maintenance activity and compliance data.Manage PON's obligations relating to road ownership, asbestos management, navigation aid performance, rail compliance and permit management - ensuring all legislative and regulatory requirements are met.Works planning and capital programmeSequence and prepare justification for capital and maintenance works budgets in coordination with Engineering Services.Obtain, analyse and interpret design plans, technical reports and contract documents to optimise predictive asset reliability.Contractor and stakeholder managementManage a substantial contractor workforce - from scoping and tender evaluation through to on-site supervision, performance management and invoice verification.Build and maintain strong relationships with port users (including stevedores and shipping agents) to ensure maintenance is scheduled in a way that supports operational continuity.Partner closely with Engineering Services, Finance, Commercial, Operations and Environment teams to align asset decisions with business priorities.Lead contractor safety compliance - including inductions, audits, permits and safety management plan reviews.People leadershipLead, develop and performance-manage the Asset Maintenance team, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in technical excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.Set clear objectives, monitor performance against key metrics, and invest in the capability development of your team.Champion PON's values and model the behaviours expected of a senior leader.What you'll bringSignificant experience in a senior maintenance or asset management leadership role, ideally within a port, heavy industry, infrastructure or resources environment.Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering or technical discipline; post-trade qualifications well regarded.Demonstrated experience developing and executing asset maintenance programs - including reliability-centred maintenance principles, lifecycle analysis and multi-year budget planning.Proven capability managing complex contracts - from tender evaluation and scoping through to performance monitoring and variation management at scale.Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building capable, engaged teams and holding performance accountable.The ability to synthesise technical complexity and present clear, well-evidenced recommendations to senior stakeholders and executives.Solid working knowledge of WHS obligations and a genuine commitment to safety leadership in a contractor-heavy environment.Proficiency with CMMS platforms and asset data systems. What We OfferPort of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:Agile work environment with work from home optionsFocus on professional growthOptional workplace giving program: supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle communityWork180 endorsement: PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2025Opportunity to be involved in PON’s Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate)How to ApplyIntroduce yourself by submitting your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and why you would like to join our team. If you have any questions about the role, please contact P&C Advisor, Zoe Ronalds at zoe.ronalds@pon.com.au The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an 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, the Awabakal and Worimi People, and pays respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.  AUD Newcastle 2300

Maintenance & Assets Manager

About Port of Newcastle

Port of Newcastle is more than a port. It exists to build Australia’s prosperity with responsible, integrated and 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 channel operating at 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.

Port of Newcastle is a port with real momentum - diversifying into new trade, investing in infrastructure, and building the capability to meet Australia's evolving energy and logistics needs. This role puts you at the centre of that - with the scope, the resources, and the executive support to make a meaningful difference to how one of the country's most important assets is maintained and managed for the long term.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute leader to take accountability for the management and performance of PON's maintenance and asset function. Reporting to the relevant executive, this is a senior role with genuine breadth - spanning strategic asset lifecycle planning, maintenance program delivery, contractor management, and team leadership across a significant and complex infrastructure portfolio.

This is a role for someone who operates comfortably at both the strategic and operational level: someone who can set the long-term direction for asset management while staying close enough to execution to ensure standards are upheld and performance is optimised.

What you'll be responsible for

Asset management strategy and planning

  • Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of PON's asset management framework, aligned to organisational objectives.
  • Oversee asset lifecycle planning - reviewing asset performance, life expectancy and operating costs, and developing well-evidenced proposals for end-of-life replacement or renewal.
  • Develop and manage multi-year budget forecasts for asset maintenance, balancing reliability, cost efficiency and risk.
  • Develop and maintain asset management plans and associated procedures in consultation with key internal stakeholders.

Maintenance program delivery

  • Own the maintenance works program across PON's asset portfolio (excluding vessels) - including scheduling, critical spares planning, and the ongoing improvement of predictive and preventive maintenance practices.
  • Utilise PON's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record, monitor and optimise maintenance activity and compliance data.
  • Manage PON's obligations relating to road ownership, asbestos management, navigation aid performance, rail compliance and permit management - ensuring all legislative and regulatory requirements are met.

Works planning and capital programme

  • Sequence and prepare justification for capital and maintenance works budgets in coordination with Engineering Services.
  • Obtain, analyse and interpret design plans, technical reports and contract documents to optimise predictive asset reliability.

Contractor and stakeholder management

  • Manage a substantial contractor workforce - from scoping and tender evaluation through to on-site supervision, performance management and invoice verification.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with port users (including stevedores and shipping agents) to ensure maintenance is scheduled in a way that supports operational continuity.
  • Partner closely with Engineering Services, Finance, Commercial, Operations and Environment teams to align asset decisions with business priorities.
  • Lead contractor safety compliance - including inductions, audits, permits and safety management plan reviews.

People leadership

  • Lead, develop and performance-manage the Asset Maintenance team, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in technical excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Set clear objectives, monitor performance against key metrics, and invest in the capability development of your team.
  • Champion PON's values and model the behaviours expected of a senior leader.

What you'll bring

  • Significant experience in a senior maintenance or asset management leadership role, ideally within a port, heavy industry, infrastructure or resources environment.
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering or technical discipline; post-trade qualifications well regarded.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing asset maintenance programs - including reliability-centred maintenance principles, lifecycle analysis and multi-year budget planning.
  • Proven capability managing complex contracts - from tender evaluation and scoping through to performance monitoring and variation management at scale.
  • Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of building capable, engaged teams and holding performance accountable.
  • The ability to synthesise technical complexity and present clear, well-evidenced recommendations to senior stakeholders and executives.
  • Solid working knowledge of WHS obligations and a genuine commitment to safety leadership in a contractor-heavy environment.
  • Proficiency with CMMS platforms and asset data systems.

 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
  • Work180 endorsement: PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2025
  • Opportunity to be involved in PON’s Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate)

How to Apply

Introduce yourself by submitting your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and why you would like to join our team. If you have any questions about the role, please contact P&C Advisor, Zoe Ronalds at zoe.ronalds@pon.com.au

The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an 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, the Awabakal and Worimi People, and pays respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.

 

  • Posted Date 25 Mar 2026
  • Location Newcastle
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided