Located in Western Port on the Mornington Peninsula (70km south-east of Melbourne), the Port of Hastings is a Victorian state-owned commercial port. The Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC), a Victorian Government owned entity within the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) portfolio, manages landside port operations and infrastructure.

For 60 years, the Port has provided a critical gateway for Victoria’s supply chain and energy sectors, handling approximately 25% of Victoria’s fuel imports. PoHC is committed to operating a safe, sustainable and vibrant deep-water port, while supporting the State’s broader transport, infrastructure and economic objectives.

With the development of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET), PoHC is also playing an important role in Victoria’s clean energy transition and supporting the future of offshore wind. VRET represents a significant opportunity to support the delivery of major renewable energy infrastructure and establish the Port of Hastings as a key component of Victoria’s future offshore wind industry.

About the opportunity

We're looking for someone who brings the right mix of experience, capability and approach to be successful in the role.

Join the Design & Construction Team as Senior Project Engineer (Civil & Structural), leading engineering design, technical assurance and delivery of major infrastructure packages for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET).

You will lead the engineering management of quay walls, marine structures, piling systems, reinforced concrete works, heavy-duty pavements and associated landside infrastructure. Working with multidisciplinary design consultants, contractors and stakeholders, you will coordinate design development, manage technical interfaces and risks, review construction methodologies and contractor designs, and support procurement and construction delivery. You will help ensure safe, high-quality outcomes aligned with project scope, cost, schedule, environmental requirements and long-term operational needs

Skills and Experience Required

Mandatory requirements

Extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects.
Tertiary qualification in Civil, Structural or Marine Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation.
Extensive experience in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects, including experience across design, approvals, procurement and construction phases.
Demonstrated experience in engineering design management, including coordinating multidisciplinary technical inputs and managing design interfaces.
Proven experience in contractor design review and providing technical assurance during construction phases.
Extensive knowledge of relevant engineering standards, codes, occupational health and safety requirements and environmental compliance obligations.

Highly Desirable requirements

Extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects within a port, marine or similarly complex operational environment.
Offshore wind or renewable energy infrastructure projects.
Marine piling and quay wall construction.
Experience managing engineering design and technical delivery within a major project environment, including management of design consultants and technical specialists.
Demonstrated experience identifying and managing design risks, with a strong focus on constructability, technical assurance and delivery outcomes.
Experience working across complex interfaces between engineering, environmental approvals, procurement, contractors and construction.
Experience within a government, statutory authority or highly regulated infrastructure environment.
Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge sharing to build team capability.

What you can expect:

Make a meaningful impact: Contribute to state-significant infrastructure and energy projects that help shape Victoria’s future, strengthen energy security and deliver tangible benefits to Victorians
Grow with us: Join us at an exciting time of growth, where the size of our organisation means you can broaden your experience, contribute across diverse priorities and work with people across different teams and disciplines.
Be part of a connected and constructive culture: Work in an environment where people share ideas, different perspectives are valued, and we work together to achieve shared outcomes.
Enjoy flexibility and a unique workplace: Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and a recently renovated office surrounded by natural landscapes and stunning ocean views.
Be on the ground floor of a new industry for Australia (VRET role): Play a pivotal role in establishing the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal and help realise the emerging offshore wind sector.

To learn more about:

The Port of Hastings, visit: vic.gov.au
The Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, visit: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/

How to Apply

For role-specific information, please contact Michael Knight from Ignite Recruitment on 0432-795163 or [email protected]

Applications close (30/10/26). Applications will be considered as they are received, and the advertisement may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Additional Information
At Port of Hastings Corporation, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse Victorian community we serve. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued for who they are. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
If you need any adjustments or support to participate fully in our recruitment process, please reach out to our People & Culture team at [email protected]

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