• Lead day-to-day planning, coordination, and delivery of mooring and port service operations
• Work with a supportive and collaborative team
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance with options to work flexibly

About the role

The Moorings and Port Service Operations Team Leader ensures that that marine infrastructure including public and private moorings, navigation aids, jetties, and associated facilities is maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with operational standards and regulatory requirements.

The position supervises field staff and contractors, supports permit administration, and contributes to asset inspections, maintenance scheduling, and incident response. It plays a key role in ensuring compliance with maritime legislation, environmental protection obligations, and Parks Victoria's safety and service delivery frameworks.

As a team leader, the role is accountable for team performance, resource planning, capability development, and fostering a positive and high-performing culture aligned with Parks Victoria's values.

We are seeking a motivated professional who has knowledge of maritime and waterways and understanding of permit governance and commercial activities- you will be joining a supportive team in a progressive environment, allowing you to diversify your experience and achieve individual and organisational goals.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in in operational leadership roles in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, preferably in maritime, waterway or public land management
• Strategic thinking capability, with the ability to align operational delivery with organisational objectives, policy priorities, and community outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental management, public land management, business management or related fields is desirable
• Working knowledge of maritime assets, local port and waterways management is desirable

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A brief cover letter of maximum 2 pages addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description

Application Closing date: Wednesday, 11 March, 2026

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help us with our maritime and waterways activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Victor Teoh, Manager Operations Maritime and Waterways on (03) 8427 3101 or apply online!

Why work for us

• Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases, plus incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines, with suburban office location (or other directorate location by negotiation)
• High-performing supportive culture providing quality outcomes for the Victorian community
• Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive employment support for Aboriginal and ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.