Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

TasPorts | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Maintenance Planner to join our Bell Bay team to ensure all maintenance related activities are effectively planned and scheduled with the respective Tradespeople. You will display a high level of initiative to ensure the tradespeople can seek the information and resources they require, to achieve the outputs (maintenance works completion) as scheduled to meet business operational continuity.

You will possess the skills to understand and implement quality control techniques and provide guidance and assistance as part of the works team. You will also have good interpersonal, stakeholder liaison and communication skills.

Role responsibilities:

• Ensuring that maintenance schedules are developed to optimise equipment reliability and availability.

• Liaising directly with coordinators, engineers, trades and marine teams regarding equipment performance to determine maintenance requirements and reliability issues to be addressed.

• Planning and scheduling labour, resources and parts for maintenance activities.

• Reviewing reports and ensuring that all relevant information is accurately entered into Maximo (AIMS) for corrective actions.

• Engaging Maintenance Coordinators, and leading planning and scheduling meetings weekly.

• Maintaining the Maximo Maintenance system (AIMS) to ensure all maintenance plans and information is correct.

• Maintaining compliance with legislative requirements pertaining to all work undertaken through interpreting local, State and National Codes of Practice, including interpretation of instructions, specifications, blueprints, and legislation.

This is a contract position (maximum 12-months) based in Bell Bay.

What you will have (essential):

• Relevant trade qualification or demonstrated experience in a similar position or field.

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance activities, particularly prioritising planning and scheduling work according to priority of safety and operational expectations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the current principles, methods and techniques required of and used in the maintenance planning.

• Proven awareness and understanding of health, safety and environmental policies and principles and their practical application in the workplace.

• Proficient use of digital platforms including Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

• Current unrestricted Tasmanian drivers’ license.

• Must have the ability to obtain and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

Desirable:

• Experience in applying lean manufacturing principles.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.

• Experience working with Preventative Maintenance Programs, Asset Management Information Systems. (AMIS)/Work Management Systems (WMS), Maximo Maintenance System.

Why work for us?

As an employee of TasPorts you will benefit from our strong focus on wellbeing including a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participating in health and community building initiatives.

TasPorts encourages applications from all members of our community to support and grow a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are open to exploring flexibility with each role to support you to perform at your best while maintaining a healthy work life balance, your individual needs, and to ensure we can attract the best candidates for our roles. We look forward to hearing from you and how you would like to make a positive contribution to TasPorts and the Tasmanian maritime community.

Where to next?

TasPorts offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

• Cover Letter

• Current CV

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: www.tasports.com.au, or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email: recruitment@tasports.com.au.

Applications close 12noon, 14th May 2026.