Assets Engineer - Mechanical

About Flinders Port Holdings

Flinders Port Holdings own and operate Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal, the port of Port Adelaide as well as the six key regional ports of Port Giles, Port Lincoln, Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Klein Point and Thevenard.

We also provide integrated supply chain solutions through Flinders Warehousing and Distribution. Beyond ports, we deliver hydrographic survey services through HydroSurvey Australia.

Flinders Port Holdings is ranked as one of South Australia’s top 10 companies, with an annual turnover of more than $300 million. We employ over 650 people and indirectly support 24,000 jobs in South Australia.

Through our operations we facilitate over $25 billion in international trade annually and are the key platform for South Australian two-way trade in goods.

Role Overview

The Assets Mechanical Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of our engineering projects. The role provides mechanical engineering advisory service to the business to inform asset management strategy, capital works planning and decision-making processes associated with relevant assets and infrastructure.

The role is responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of the Group’s mechanical assets, including cranes, fixed fire systems, and floating plant assets, as well as developing, reviewing, maintaining and implementing Asset Management Plans, including performing asset inspections and risk assessments, to optimise asset life cycle performance and compliance to standards, while balancing safety, cost, levels of service and efficiency.  

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse data, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, to support capital works planning and informed decision-making for relevant assets and infrastructure;

• Together with the Assets and Engineering team, provide advice on management of facilities, risk, technology, process enhancement and business opportunities;

• Assist with the implementation of infrastructure maintenance programs to ensure assets are performing to meet required levels of service in a safe, efficient and reliable manner; 

• Monitor asset performance and levels of service to ensure regular  feedback is provided into the planning process; 

• Support in the development of the asset management strategy for relevant asset classes and documentation in Asset Management Plans; 

• Contribute towards the development and prioritisation of project and program briefs incorporating the relevant asset outcomes, scoping budgets etc; 

• Project manage and deliver minor capital and non-routine maintenance projects; 

• Assist in the management of technical risk via technical specifications, risk assessments, project and program delivery support, and definition and application of appropriate standards; 

• Provide estimates and relevant documentation to inform effective tender processes, and participate in tender assessment and engineering evaluations; 

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, reports and forecasts, ensuring they are presented in an accurate and timely manner; and  

• Strengthen customer relationships (both internal and external) by acting as a point of contact and providing expert advice regarding mechanical engineering services.​​​​​ 

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Demonstrated ability to manage the forward planning and implementation of asset outcomes, and practically apply contemporary technical product knowledge and budgetary and resource allocation skills; 

• Experience using assets and engineering systems and software including CAD and Microsoft suite; 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mindset with the ability to think creatively to develop practical solutions to overcome challenges; 

• High level of attention to detail and organisation skills with a proactive and diligent approach, demonstrating an ability to plan and work on multiple projects concurrently;

• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work in a customer focussed environment and consult and convey complex technical concepts effectively to a broad range of stakeholders; and

• Experience in the maintenance and asset management of cranes and container handling equipment is desirable. 

Benefits

Flinders Port Holdings know that people are central to everything that we do. A career with us includes:

• Paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks for primary carers and 8 weeks for non-primary carers including superannuation guarantee on base wages (pro rata for part time employees) whilst on parental leave

• Ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per annum

• Up to 8 paid hours per annum to volunteer

• Up to 3 days per annum of Cultural Leave for First Nations employees

• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Supportive, motivated and fun team environment

• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity

• Dress for your day office attire

• Countless opportunities to make change and be involved in exciting projects

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. Please click on the link provided to submit your application, ensuring your Resume outlines your experience and qualifications. 

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of the company, along with ability to hold a MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card).  Don’t worry, if you don’t hold an MSIC card, if successful, we will work with you to help you obtain it.  This role requires the incumbent to hold a valid driver’s licence.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close Tuesday 25th August 2026

Flinders Port Holdings is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, please contact our team via the email address above so we can assist you.

Want to know more?

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email the following contact email.

Natalie.Tooley@fphgroup.com.au

At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us, and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.