About Us
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:
Working as part of our Engineering team, as a Mechanical Robotic Specialist Technician, you will work at the most advanced container terminal in the world, located in Port Melbourne, Victoria, working with highly automated equipment including, Automated Stacking Cranes, Automated Container Carriers as well as remotely operated equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, completing work to the highest standard and ensuring continual improvement of equipment reliability and performance metrics.
You will be self-motivated to work in a challenging and high pressure environment, finding solutions and improvements while working as a contributing team player and ensuring all activities are undertaken in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
Through on the job training and development you will learn and develop yourself becoming an expert in the field of automation at a state of the art equipment and facility.
If you have a passion for innovation and automation, then please apply via the link below.
Key requirements of the role:
- Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding, emergency break down and general repair work on ASC, STS, ACC, ALP and any ancillary equipment.
- Carry out Preventative Maintenance (PM) as required in compliance with PM.
- To accurately and promptly report any operational concerns regarding technical and/or mechanical failure and/or damage.
- To ensure the safe operation of the Maintenance Facility within the context of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and company determined safe operating procedures.
- Obtain and maintain an intimate knowledge of related operational features and ancillary devices related to the operation and function of the Maintenance Facility.
- Ensure accurate and timely communication between all levels of employees and others in regard to technical and operational functions.
What will your roster look like?
Your roster will be an irregular shift work roster starting at either 6am or 6pm and working 72 hours per fortnight (Monday to Sunday). Any hours in excess of 72 in a fortnight would be considered overtime. You will only be allocated 50% weekend shifts in a 14-day period and will not be required to work more than three (3) consecutive 12-hour night shifts (a minimum of two (2) consecutive days off must follow such a stretch) You may also scratch (elect to be unavailable) up to 9 shifts per 14-day period (maximum 5 in 1 week – Monday to Sunday) You will also accrue 5 weeks of annual leave per year at 180 hours annually.
Qualifications:
- Australian or recognized mechanical trade qualification.
- Post apprenticeship experience specializing in fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance servicing on heavy plant e.g. earth moving equipment, heavy duty Forklift trucks, container handling equipment, mining equipment, marine equipment, generating sets, electric forklifts etc.
- Heavy industrial background would be highly advantageous.
- Forklift license. (Desirable)
- Elevated work platform license. (Desirable)
Skills
- Strong knowledge and experience working with hydraulics/electronic and/or diesel engines and transmissions.
- Experience working on a rotating, shift work roster.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of using Microsoft Windows applications/DOS based programs.
- Sound communication skills (written and verbal).
Experience
- Minimum 5 years post apprenticeship experience specialising in fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance servicing on heavy plant or mining environment.
- Previous experience working with safety management systems including, SWMS,SOPs and Permits.
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.
Offerings for being a part of the VICT team include:
- 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 as well as annual EA salary increases.
- 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.
- PPE Provided for EA Staff
- Above legislation leave entitlements
- Great Work Life Balance
- Great Team Environment committed to continual improvement
- Income Protection Insurance
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.
