About Us

Polaris Marine Group is a trusted name in the Australian maritime sector, delivering high-quality marine services along the east coast. Our areas of expertise include:

Inshore and offshore towage

Marine construction and maintenance

Vessel and barge hire

Shipbuilding and repairs

Crew management

Harwood Marine (Polaris Marine Dockyards) is a key division within our group, operating a 3,000T slipway and a 440T travel lift. We support a wide range of services, including vessel maintenance, refits, and marine salvage & disposal.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Projects Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy shipyard in Harwood, NSW (near Yamba). This site-based role suits someone with a solid background in marine, construction, or heavy industry project management and a commitment to safe, efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with management on planning and resource allocation

Ensure safe and timely project delivery, meeting compliance standards

Monitor and report on project performance including revenue, margins, and costs

Develop and maintain detailed project management plans

Manage labour, subcontractors, and materials to meet deadlines and budget targets

Deliver accurate progress reports to internal and external stakeholders

Build strong working relationships across internal teams and with external clients

About You

3+ years’ experience in project management or coordination (marine or construction industry preferred)

Experience in shipbuilding, marine maintenance or heavy engineering (highly desirable)

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or related discipline (desirable)

Strong understanding of subcontractor and supplier engagement processes

Excellent communication, organisational and multitasking skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented, professional and solutions-focused approach

What We Offer

A key leadership role with a respected marine services company

Stable full-time employment based in the scenic Northern Rivers region of NSW

Opportunity to make a tangible impact on high-value projects

Please note:

This is a site-based role located in Harwood, NSW

Sponsorship is not available for this position

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted