Utilities & Assets Officer
About Port of Newcastle:
Port of Newcastle plays a vital role in building Australia’s prosperity through innovative and responsible supply chain solutions.
Handling around $71 billion in trade annually, the port supports Australian businesses in competing globally, with 4,697 ship movements and 166 million tonnes of cargo each year. Positioned with a deepwater channel operating at 50% capacity and excellent access to national rail and road networks, the port is set to drive future growth for the Hunter region, NSW, and Australia.
At the heart of our success are the people who keep the port operating. As custodians of this critical regional asset, we are committed to creating a sustainable, socially responsible future.
Our values shape every aspect of our operations, from strategy development to daily interactions, ensuring we continue to support the local community and the wider economy.
The Opportunity:
Port of Newcastle is looking for an experienced Utilities & Assets Officer to support the Infrastructure Services Team.
This role is key to the effective planning, delivery, and maintenance of Port of Newcastle’s infrastructure, utility and asset management.
You will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of utility data, managing tenant meter information, and meeting regulatory requirements related to power and water services.
Your responsibilities will also include reviewing and managing power supply contracts, liaising with utility authorities, and providing data analysis and usage forecasts to inform decision making tasks.
In terms of asset management, you will oversee maintenance planning by generating work orders, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring all work documentation is accurately recorded and processed. You will assist in maintaining the asset register, updating asset records, and asset management plans.
This role will also involve contributing to risk assessments, long-term budget forecasting, and the ongoing development of the asset management system. You will be responsible for managing the Port’s vehicle fleet, including coordinating vehicle replacements, tracking fuel usage, ensuring timely maintenance, and managing vehicle registration renewals.
You will also be responsible for procurement activities such as creating purchase requisitions, processing purchase orders, and reviewing invoices. You will support the development of processes for managing utility services and contractors, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
What you will bring:
We are looking for a minimum of five years’ experience in utilities or asset management, with a proven experiencing working across various systems and processes to support infrastructure management.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools is essential, especially in asset management and finance functions.
You will be highly proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have strong report writing, data management, and presentation skills.
Your ability to work independently, while effectively coordinating with internal teams and external contractors, will be important to your success.
Additional qualifications or experience in embedded networks, power and water metering industries, and risk management will be highly regarded.
Familiarity with TechnologyOne or similar ERP systems is also desirable.
What We Offer:
Port of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:
- Competitive salary, reviewed annually
- Agile work environment
- Focus on professional growth
- 26 week paid Parental Leave for primary carers
- Optional workplace giving program â supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle community
- Work180 endorsement â PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2024
- Opportunity to be involved in the development of PON’s Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate stage)
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.
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.
