Project Engineer

The Port of Melbourne is Australia’s largest maritime hub for containerised, automotive and general cargo. It is a key economic asset for businesses and people across Victoria and Australia. Operating under a lease granted by the Victorian Government, Port of Melbourne’s assets under management include significant port land, wharves and channels servicing one of the nation’s key trade gateways.
PoM is committed to ensuring its infrastructure management operations are sustainable, responsible and fit for purpose to support the ongoing and growing Port of Melbourne.
ABOUT THE ROLEThe Infrastructure division is seeking a Project Engineer to provide project engineering services across a range of infrastructure projects. This role will be responsible for managing small to medium-sized projects and supporting Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with the scoping, planning and delivery of larger projects.
What you will be doing:Assist Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to scope, plan and execute allocated projects to ensure quality, on time delivery, within budget. This requires effective project management skills including planning, estimating, contract management and administration, site supervision and cost control.Conduct risk assessments for each project using risk analysis techniques and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to limit Port of Melbourne risk exposure and facilitate the successful delivery of all projects.Investigate and research technical issues associated with developing infrastructure, roads, buildings and services, including site and operational investigations and construction methodologies with the objective of informing design and construction, and minimising Port of Melbourne’s exposure to risk.Provide support in project and contract administration including the preparation of tenders, project briefs, technical specifications, reports, letters, RFIs, records and documents.
The successful applicant will have:Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or equivalentExperience in civil engineering industry (planning, design and construction).Knowledge of OH&S requirements applicable to constructionTender and contract management experienceUnderstanding of principles and methodologies for effective stakeholder engagementGood project management skills including planning, estimating, scheduling, cost control and administrationProficient in use of MS Word, Excel and MS Project
Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and applicants must have full working rights in Australia and already be residing in the country.
If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single requirement, please still get in touch. For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniel Dent on 0414 605 978 or Wayne Eaton on 0422 003 895 from Bayside Group.
For immediate consideration please forward your resume to jobs@portofmelbourne.com
Applications Close: 14 August 2026.