Step into a pivotal role at Rivtow Marine, a trusted leader in towage operations, known for innovation and operational excellence. Benefit from an attractive salary package and opportunities for career growth. Enjoy job security, ongoing professional training, and the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team.

Riverside Marine, a subsidiary of Bhagwan Marine Limited, is one of Australia’s leading marine companies. The company operates over 50 vessels across its business units encompassing Rivtow Marine, Riverside Industrial Sands, Riverside Ship Management, Riverside Oceanic, and Magnetic Island Ferries. Our dedicated and experienced team are leading our business forward into the future through an unwavering commitment to quality and safety.

With a new Regional Manager leading our Port Hedland operations, we are focused on building a strong, positive and energetic team to support the next stage of growth for the region.

As part of the Riverside Marine Group, Rivtow Marine is at the forefront of towage services in Australia. Our business is committed to delivering safe and efficient towage solutions that support some of the world’s busiest ports, including Port Hedland. With a focus on innovation and exceptional service, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards across our fleet and operations. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.rivtowmarine.com.au 

Rivtow Marine is seeking to appoint a Marine Asset and Infrastructure Maintenance Planner

• Closing Date: 16^th  November 2026 - Applications will be reviewed as received, and we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date.
• Location: Port Hedland, WA 
• Employment Type: Full Time Residential Role (no FIFO)
• Attractive salary package, relocation allowance, living support and travel benefits (where eligible)

Position

Rivtow Marine is looking for a full-time Marine Asset and Infrastructure Maintenance Planner based in Port Hedland, WA.

Reporting directly to the Senior Technical Superintendent, this role is responsible for the maintenance planning and conduct on marine assets and infrastructure, ensuring reliability that supports a large fleet of escort and harbour tugs at the world’s busiest export port.

About You

Desirable Competencies and Characteristics

As our new Marine Asset and Infrastructure Maintenance Planner, you'll be a vital part of the Rivtow Marine Team based in Port Hedland Western Australia. Your crucial role entails translating client requirements into delivering and maintaining functioning asset and infrastructure, overseeing all stages of design, preventative and corrective maintenance with high analytical skill, and ensuring industry and regulatory compliance to meet our clients' current and future needs. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement the Asset and Infrastructure Management and Maintenance Strategy and associated budgets
• Providing technical leadership across the maintenance strategy, including asset criticality assessments, preventative maintenance optimization, condition assessment frameworks, renewal planning and defect elimination.
• Establishing strong asset information governance and lifecycle costing practices to improve data quality, support revaluation activities and inform long‑term decision-making.
• Develop work scope packages for major works as identified in the planned maintenance system
• Oversee a small team of maintenance technicians on a daily basis
• Ongoing supervision and monitoring of project progress, quality checks, and time management.
• Partnering across technical, operational and executive groups for embed, structured, data‑driven asset management practices.
• Maintain and monitor site documentation including daily logs, diaries, and records of work progress and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop schedules for major works and out of commission periods, ensuring asset and infrastructure reliability.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors from quoting through to execution stage of work scopes
• Assist in incident investigation as required
• Work closely with the QHSE department, driving safety performance and coaching others in high safety awareness
• Provide assistance and redundancy to the marine fleet technical team

Essential Qualifications, Experiences & Capability

• Strong working knowledge of maintenance planning and execution, including sound understanding of computer-based planned maintenance systems, e.g. Sertica
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s License 
• Ability to obtain Maritime Security Identity Card (MSIC) 
• Ability to successfully complete all required Inductions and training as per Riverside Group Personnel Certification Matrix 
• Proven ability to innovate and reimagine solutions, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Experience in fostering collaboration in diverse teams to bring innovative solutions to fruition
• A dedication to elevating team performance in an effort to meet or surpass client expectations, with a focus on exceptional service and value for money
• Experienced in contractor management and ensuring project adherence to industry regulations and best practices, while maintaining high standards of work.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, delivering quality outcomes on time and on budget
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to communicate clearly and concisely with clients and contractors

Desirable qualities and characteristics

• Experience with marine infrastructure maintenance, construction and planning
• Marine Coxswains Certificate of Competency (or higher)
• Marine Engine Driver Certificate of Competency (or higher)
• An attitude that drives a passion for marine assets and high standards that we expect of all our fleet

Next steps

If you believe this is you, please forward your current Resume with a detailed covering letter by clicking ‘apply’ for this job. 

Rivtow Marine is an equal opportunity employer and provides industry competitive salary packages with appropriate allowances and benefits that recognise the location of the role.

It is imperative that we make the right choice for our team, but also for you to choose the right organisation to join; hence, we’re ready to be interviewed by you! We invite you to ask whichever questions you wish to help you make the right decision too!

Employment is subject to satisfying minimum requirements; a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and evidence of right to work permanently in Australia.

Applications will close 16^th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this position at any time.