Vacancy Details


Maintenance Specialist - Carpenter

FULL TIME - Permanent

Salary: Grade 3.1 $103,266 + 11.5% Superannuation

Location: Geraldton

Vacancy Closes: 09:00am Monday, 13th January 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Maintenance team as a Maintenance Specialist - Carpenter on a full-time permanent basis located in Geraldton.

About Us

We are a busy Western Australian Port that places the highest emphasis on our people, customers, and community in conducting our daily business. At Mid West Ports Authority, we recognise that our people are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to developing and supporting our workforce and fostering a work environment where our values of accountability, integrity, courage, caring and collaboration are key.

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations. MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.

We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the communities in which we operate in. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

About the Role

The Maintenance Specialist - Carpenter role is accountable for providing general skills and competencies associated with the maintenance and construction duties for the port’s infrastructure.

About You

Key Qualifications and Experience:

  • Relevant qualifications in carpentry/building industry
  • Proven construction and concrete formwork installation experience
  • 5 years’ experience in the construction/building industry and practical carpentry experience 
  • Understanding of maintenance programmes and schedules
  • Formwork/ concrete and painting maintenance experience
  • The ability to prioritise and manage concurrent projects
  • Experience working well in a team environment
  • A working knowledge of health and safety requirements
  • (MR) Medium Rigid class driver’s licence - desirable
  • High Risk Worker Licence to perform- (LF) Forklift, (WP) Elevated Work Platform, (CN) Crane and (DG) Dogging – desirable and qualifications can be obtained following commencement but must have the ability and willingness to obtain

Benefits

  • Health & Wellbeing Program
  • 20 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)
  • Professional Development and Training Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Recognition Program

Living in the Mid West

MWPA operations are located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community-focused, and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.

Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports, and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing check out this video for more information on why you should live and work in Geraldton.