Why work for port of brisbane

At the Port of Brisbane, you’ll enjoy a diverse job, working with a great group of people. You’ll develop a career that means something but won’t sacrifice life at home. 

Oh, and the views are pretty good too. 

Read for the best career you never imagined? Explore our current opportunities. 

We’re so much more than ‘just a port’. From marine operations and security  specialists to property managers, strategic developers and administrative experts,  our team is truly diverse. Whatever your role, it’s likely no two days will be the same. The very nature of what  we do means new challenges, new tasks and new projects are always on the horizon. As we innovate in a changing industry, we need people who get the job done and  then help us do it better. Our best people do that every day. 

What we do at the Port of Brisbane affects all Queenslanders and many who visit our proud state. So it’s vital that we ensure a connected, inspired workforce. The experience, skills and innovation of our team keep the Port of Brisbane running effectively, safely and sustainably. We are all so proud of what we do and why. 

We expect a lot from our people, who are committed and dedicated to our mission. But in return for your efforts, you’ll enjoy flexibility and balance, no matter what’s important to you outside of work. Talk to us about a 9-day fortnight, working from home, staggered start and finish times or other arrangements that would support balance. 

We really do have a great bunch of people, who want to be here! You’ll be welcomed  and supported by your manager and your team to be the best you can be. You’ll benefit from the know-how of our experienced long-termers, as well as the  fresh perspectives and ideas of the new experts we’re bringing into the business.  And with a range of optional social activities on offer, you’ll build trusted relationships  across the company. 

You’ll join a company renowned for best practice in our industry, and a team that is proud of the impact we make. But we’re not sitting still. Our continued success depends on the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. Join us and help us build a bright future for the Port of Brisbane, for Queensland and for you. 

What we offer

REWARD AND RECOGNITION 

  • Annual employee awards to recognise contribution and celebrate our people 
  • Superannuation top up for first year of parental leave, regardless of whether your leave is paid or unpaid
  • Team lunches

EMPLOYEE WELLBEING

  • Free onsite gym
  • Annual health checks – including annual skin checks 
  • Salary sacrifice superannuation or novated leases
  • Bank benefits – ANZ & Westpac
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential services (financial, legal, counselling) 
  • Social Club events
     

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Practical goal setting, performance review and development plan processes
  • Varied company and role related training programs 
  • Professional memberships  
    Further education supported 
  • Internal talent mapping processes to support our people with their long term career goals  
  • Secondments, project opportunities and acting…
  • Lunch and learns

WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND LEAVE

  • Staggered start and finish times, hybrid working, condensed work weeks etc
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
  • 2 weeks paid partner leave, 2 volunteer days
  • Up to 5 days Cultural Leave
  • Option to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave each year
  • 1 bonus annual leave day at Christmas
  • Access to pro-rated long service leave after 7 years of service

Grow your career with us

As an employee, your growth is important to us. We provide a simple and efficient framework to shape your contribution and provide a clear line of sight between the company’s annual objectives and how your current role contributes. We love to celebrate success and have a number of ways to do this.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your career growth and leverage the experience of your leaders and peers to identify and actively pursue growth opportunities. You'll have access to valuable support, including regular development discussions, training courses, on-the-job coaching and exposure, internal job vacancy listings and induction programs.

Our Study Assistance program, which offers financial assistance, study and exam leave and flexible work options for study, is designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience.