We are on the lookout for a visionary Port Development Manager for our client based in Fremantle & Kwinana. This is an 11-month secondment which gives you an opportunity to work with various divisions across the business. The role will focus on delivering the Port Development and Precinct Plan (in the areas of precinct development, reconfiguration changes, options for new equipment and trade facilitation processes etc).
To excel in this role, you will bring a background in strategic planning with a knack for integrating economic and commercial factors into decision-making. You are not just an excellent planner—you have the vision to reimagine the future of port development and the insight to drive innovative and impactful changes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Through both technical and commercial lenses, identify and coordinate the suite of initiatives, projects and plans that form the program for the respective portfolio, in consultation with the Manager Strategy & Planning
* Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including government bodies, community representatives, and commercial partners, to ensure alignment and support for development initiatives
* Coordinates all the functions and initiatives associated with the preparation of an updated Precinct Plan for the Outer Harbour
* Working collaboratively with the Assets and Services Division to ensure a smooth transition between the planning functions and project delivery for the Outer Harbour portfolio to ensure that company’s interests are adequately protected. This includes for the development of business cases if required
* Working collaboratively with the Commercial and Customer Division, to progress the implementation of development plans and specific development opportunities through the calling of Expressions of Interest or other initiatives, as appropriate
* Manage the development of scopes, goals and deliverables for the various initiatives of the portfolio and plans including timelines, tasks, resources and risk management
Qualifications and experience:
* Appropriate tertiary qualifications in program management, development planning or equivalent experience
* Demonstrable experience in working with multiple stakeholders within a multi-disciplinary/cross-functional environment
* Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques
* Extensive experience working in a trade and commercial environment
* Experience in major infrastructure projects and a good understanding of the key technical components of these projects
* Knowledge of Native Title and heritage.