About the role

The Moorings and Port Service Operations Manager ensures that port operations uphold Parks Victoria's commitment to safety, environmental protection, cultural heritage, and inclusive access to Victoria's coastal and marine environments across the local ports of Port Phillip and Western Port.

This role ensures the safe, efficient, and sustainable use of marine infrastructure, including public and private moorings, navigation aids, jetties, and associated facilities. The position leads continuous improvement in customer service delivery and governance for mooring, berths, works and associated permit administration.

As a people 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 in depth knowledge of maritime and waterways and a highly developed understanding of 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.

This role can be located either at Rosebud or Williamstown.

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: Sunday, 25 January 2026

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

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!

Organisational Commitments

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.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.