Position Title

FULL TIME - Permanent 

Salary: $94,006 - $111,896 (dependant on experience) 11.5% Superannuation 

Location: Geraldton

Vacancy Closes: Monday 6th January 2025, 9.00am

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Assets & Engineering team as an Asset Information Officer on a Permanent Full Time basis.

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

As an Asset Information Officer, you will create and manage data and information that directly supports the asset management and engineering functions within MWPA.

Reporting to Port Asset Engineer within the Assets & Engineering Team, this role is responsible for the development, implementation and management of asset information data into the appropriate corporate systems to meet the needs of the Port’s Strategic Asset Management Framework. This role supports the organisation through developing, integrating and maintaining accurate, up to date spatial information and asset data using systems such as 3D Autodesk products, Brightly Assetic (cloud-based Asset Management Information system) and ESRI GIS (Geospatial Information System).

This role also includes undertaking or overseeing drafting services via an AutoCAD (Autodesk Computer Aided Design) system including lease plans, concept plans, as-constructed drawings and mechanical, civil, structural and electrical engineering drawings with the support of external service providers when required

About You

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role working within a complex, asset / facility management environment.
• Tertiary qualification in spatial science (preferred).
• Relevant qualifications in Geospatial Science, Data Science, Surveying, Asset Management or similar relevant field, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competency relevant to the position (considered).
• Relevant CAD / Drafting prior experience or TAFE qualifications (highly regarded).
• Demonstrate substantial experience working with GIS software (e.g., Esri Enterprise, Esri ArcGIS) and Geodatabases.
• Demonstrate substantial experience in managing and maintaining asset and/or geometry data schemas and specifications.
• Knowledge or experience in Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) software or alternative equivalents.
• Knowledge, advanced skills and  proven ability in the use of various systems including Autodesk (or equivalent), Building Information Models (BIM), Asset Information Systems.
• Have experience in establishing and managing quality of data quality standards, data modelling, geodatabases, cartography and spatial analysis.
• Have experience/exposure to working with a variety of engineering disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical and electrical).
• Ability to manage, direct and supervise external contractors & service providers.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office with good working knowledge of spreadsheets and data entry.
• Ability to carry out site measurements.
• Ability to prioritise and complete numerous tasks.
• Strong customer service capability.
• Confident communicator.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive working relationships.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements (applicable roles)
• 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.