Who we are:
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) is Australia’s flagship automated terminal and a cornerstone of the Port of Melbourne. As a key subsidiary of ICTSI—a global powerhouse operating 34 terminals across 20 countries and 6 continents—VICT combines world-leading expertise with local innovation.
Located at Webb Dock East, VICT provides an essential capacity boost to the Port of Melbourne, supporting continued growth with a throughput capacity of 1.25 million+ TEU. Our strategic position on the bay side of the West Gate Bridge offers a critical advantage: we are the only terminal in Melbourne capable of servicing the newest generation of neo-Panamax vessels, ensuring faster berthing and unrivalled turnaround times for both imports and exports.
Our hallmark is integration. By selecting and syncing world-class automated technologies, we provide seamless, end-to-end operations. This high-tech infrastructure does more than drive efficiency—it guarantees a superior safety standard for our employees and customers, maintaining an enviable track record as the only fully automated container terminal in Australia.
At VICT, we are leveraging global scale and cutting-edge innovation to redefine the future of maritime logistics.
Our mission:
Our mission is to provide a highly efficient, sustainable, safe and reliable gateway for goods to Australian consumers, driving the Victorian economy and the prosperity of both our community and our business.
Our vision:
Our vision is to be the global benchmark in delivering leading container performance for landside and shipside terminal services and customer experience. We will achieve this through our passionate team forging trusted and productive relationships and leveraging our unique location and our innovative services integrated with our advanced technology and equipment solutions.
Summary of the role:
The Automation Superintendent is responsible for overseeing automation measurement systems on VICT’s Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASCs), Automatic Container Carriers (ACCs), and infrastructure.
Reporting to the Automation Manager, this role manages day-to-day automation issues, conducts root cause analysis on failures and system issues, and supports modernisation projects. The role also monitors spare parts inventory and manages obsolescence, working closely with IT and Operations to ensure equipment meets or exceeds KPIs.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a high level of technical command over automation platforms and measurement systems, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong computer literacy alongside a deep functional understanding of industrial networking, PLC and industrial PC architectures, and AC drive systems. By combining your expertise in automation measurement with a proactive approach to technical troubleshooting, you will play a critical role in optimizing our systems and redefining the future of maritime logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Terminal Operations and IT departments to ensure automation
measurement systems on ASCs, ACCs and infrastructure meet or exceed KPIs.
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Modernisation Projects: Support and contribute to modernisation projects, balancing immediate operational needs with long-term equipment upgrade goals.
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Technical Expertise: Utilise root cause analysis and management methodologies leveraging PLC, SCADA, and Server based systems for automation measurement systems.
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Reporting: Prepare periodic management and/or customer reports and presentations.
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Spare Parts and Obsolescence: Monitor spare parts inventory and manage obsolescence for automation systems, ensuring availability of critical components.
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Safety and Environmental Awareness: Maintain awareness of safety and environmental requirements.
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Technical Support: Assist internal engineering and automation teams with technical support.
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Initiatives Management: Implement and manage automation initiatives for ASCs, ACCs and terminal infrastructure.
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Continuous Improvement: Recommend new processes and technologies to improve quality, cost, or performance of automation systems.
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Innovation Monitoring: Monitor new developments, methodologies, and technologies in automation measurement systems that may benefit the terminal.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Experience with automation measurement systems on Container Handling Equipment including ASCs and ACCs in automated container terminals.
- Strong computer skills (CAD, spreadsheets, word processing, etc.).
- Strong understanding of industrial networking.
- Strong understanding of PLC, industrial PC, AC drive systems, automation platforms and measurement systems.
- Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to identify potential risks and take proactive measures.
- Strong bias for action and ability to energise others to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software, and other company and discipline-specific software applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with management, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What’s in it for you?
We value innovation, teamwork, and a passion for excellence. VICT is proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that celebrates equal opportunities, diversity and new standards in workplace safety for the industry, as well as competitive salary and benefits packages, and opportunities for growth and development.
Some of our employee benefits on offer are:
- Prime location and free onsite parking- Port Melbourne location close to the CBD. We also offer free onsite parking as well as charging stations for electric vehicles.
- Free EAP access- We offer free EAP access to all employees regardless of length of service or employment type. Employees can access counselling or coaching sessions through our provider.
- Novated Leasing- We provide Novated Leasing options through our provider to employees who have completed 6 months of service.
- Above legislation Parental Leave- 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 3 weeks paid parental leave for non primary carers after 12 months of service.
- Competitive remuneration package and benefits.
- Quarterly Townhall business celebration and communication updates.
- Member of various industry bodies such as; Australian Logistics council, Shipping Australia Limited & Container Transport Alliance of Australia.
- Opportunities for Females to be a part of our Wayfinder partnership, to increase the visibility of your career in the supply chain and logistics industry.
- A chance to work for Australia’s only fully automated container terminal.
- Global-standard new facility with advanced tech and sustainable operations.
- Great Team Environment committed to continual improvement.
- Great Work Life Balance with flexibility offered.
Sustainability & Safety
VICT’s state of the art design and engineering delivers a highly sustainable container terminal to the Port of Melbourne. We have liaised regularly with various stakeholders, including our closest neighbours, and we are committed to delivering an environmentally responsible operation.
Safety is our priority. Stevedoring is a traditionally dangerous industry due to the constant changes in environment, therefore we take care to improve the conditions of our workers.
By harnessing the equipment and technology available at VICT, we have the potential to deliver a service to assist with the new provisions to ensure all components of the supply chain are compliant with allowable weights, vehicle dimensions, load restraint, driver fatigue, vehicle speed and maintenance.
Our Technology
VICT’s development delivers a leading global standard in modern container terminal design, innovation and operations, using best-proven technologies to deliver automated operations for both landside and shipside. Our technology brings the equipment to life, ensuring it all runs smoothly.
If this sounds like you and you want to continue your career in transport and logistics, or are looking to start your career with us, please APPLY via the link.
Must have unrestricted Australian working rights.
