Port of Townsville workforce swells to meet growth

The Port of Townsville has launched a recruitment drive as it gears up for a three-fold growth in trade by 2050 off the back of new projects in mining, manufacturing and renewables. The corporation said it was currently recruiting for an additional 20 positions, with more to become available to meet demand. “Townsville’s port is growing in every sense – we are well underway with the biggest port expansion in our near 160-year history, trade volumes crossing our berths each year are expected to triple by 2050 and demand for defence and cruise shipping capacity is rapidly increasing," Port of Townsville chief executive officer Ranee Crosby said. “In the coming years we are focussed on continuing to deliver highly competitive services for our customers, drive improvements in sustainability across all areas of the business and build major new port infrastructure that will ensure our capacity to facilitate the trade demands of the future. “It is vital that we secure the breadth and depth of talented people needed to continue our sustainable growth, while servicing North Australia’s trade demand well into the future.” Related: Key Buyers Sign Up For Ardmore Phosphate Supplies Townsville Port will welcome larger cargo, cruise ships and defence vessels from late 2024, following the completion of a channel widening project, which will allow vessels up to 300m long to access the port. The $251 million Channel Upgrade project is part of a broader $1.6 billion, 30-year expansion plan for the port. P&O’s Pacific Encounter and Pacific Explorer are the first mega cruise liners scheduled to call at Townsville following the Channel Upgrade project. The port’s workforce is expected to grow significantly, with multidisciplinary positions sought across the business, including entry-level, professional, technical and administrative roles. Resources Minister and Member for Townsville Scott Stewart said Townsville was founded on the port and it was continuing to help the city grow through new trade like critical minerals. “That’s why the Palaszczuk Government is continuing to invest in its future through the channel upgrade and why the Port of Townsville is bringing on even more good jobs,” he said. The Port of Townsville will advertise new positions over the coming months at https://www.townsville-port.com.au/corporate/working-with-us/

Port of Townsville workforce swells to meet growth

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