Principal Mechanical Engineer

Role Highlights

• Technical leadership and complex problem solving on a landmark, high value project.

• Be instrumental in guiding the project from conception to completion and enjoy viewing your work and achievements for generations to come.

• Work with an experienced, approachable and supportive project team.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Lead mechanical design to align with project objectives and standards 

• Ensure compliant, maintainable assets across all environments 

• Provide technical expertise and review engineering deliverables 

• Manage RFIs, risks, and engineering documentation 

• Support tenders, manage consultants, and engage stakeholders 

• Lead design reviews and ensure actions are closed out

What Makes You a Great Fit

As a technically credible and influential engineering leader you can manage complexity, drive alignment, and ensure high-quality, compliant mechanical outcomes through collaborative, accountable and respectful leadership, in a stakeholder-heavy environment.

You’ll also bring:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, and a minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience in the delivery of mining and/or industrial projects.

• Experienced in the design, construction, and maintenance of mechanical and materials handling assets.

• Strong experience in analysing conveyor systems to evaluate effectiveness.

• Experience with the design, operation and maintenance of balanced machines such as stackers and grab unloaders.

• Experienced in writing specifications and technical reports.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Detailed knowledge of statutory requirements and national standards associated with the design, approval and development of mechanical assets.

Highly desirable skills:

• Owner's team or owner's engineer experience highly desirable

• Chartered Engineer, or eligible for Chartered Engineer registration.

• Knowledge of Port operations and mechanical infrastructure.

• Experience with mechanical installations within Hazardous Areas
   

  What We Offer

• Join Fremantle Ports and be part of a proud organisation with a rich history and culture that makes a significant contribution to the WA economy. Primarily based in Fremantle, you’ll enjoy a unique workplace with stunning ocean views, rich heritage and striking architecture in the heart of the Victoria Quay precinct, which is currently undergoing exciting revitalisation. You’ll also enjoy variety through occasional travel to our Kwinana facilities. 

• Free onsite parking and access to a gymnasium 

• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance 

• Generous annual leave and salary packaging options 

• Professional development and career growth opportunities 

• Comprehensive health and wellness program

   

  Get to Know Us

   

• Fremantle Ports is a Government Trading Enterprise with proven commercial success and a highly regarded reputation with its partners, the community, and other stakeholders. The Port of Fremantle is a vital transport hub, supporting Western Australia's economic growth by facilitating more than $45 billion of trade in FY2023-24. Fremantle Ports acts as both a landlord, and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana. The KBT Redevelopment Project is a major project expanding our marine and landside facilities in Kwinana.

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• We are proud to have a clear set of four values that set expectations about how we will behave: collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence. These are brought together and further supported under the acronym of CARE.

  Next Steps 

  If you're looking for a meaningful role in an organisation with purpose, impact, and a strong values-based culture, we want to hear from you. 

  Further information is detailed in the Principal Mechanical Engineer job description. For specific queries, please contact the recruitment team via jobapplications@fremantleports.com.au - applications sent direct to this email address will not be accepted.

   

• Closing Date: 17/06/2026 at 5:00pm AWST. We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date. 

• Fremantle Ports is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, underpinned by our Values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce by providing supportive pathways and development opportunities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.

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