Port Development Officer

Providing proactive administration services to the department to support asset management, engineering services, project delivery and the achievement

About Southern Ports
Southern Ports manages the three gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance, and facilitates trade through the commercial management of efficient, safe, sustainable, and customer-focused ports. Our three regional ports play a vital role in connecting Western Australia with world markets. It is our belief that strong regional ports lead to strong regions, and that results in economic and social benefits for the communities across the regions we serve. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting our teams and building a diverse and capable workforce that is geared to meet the current and future needs of our customers and the sustainability of our ports.
The Role
Southern Ports is recruiting a Port Development Officer to join their team in Esperance on a 6 month fixed-term contract. The Port Development Officer will be responsible for providing proactive administration services to the department to support asset management, engineering services, project delivery and the achievement of the department’s suite of strategic objectives.
Key Duties

• Document control document management requirements;
• Manage asset management RFQ’s and Procurement processes;
• Assist with development and implementation of assets, engineering and project delivery management frameworks;
• Assist with data capture and input to the asset management system and preparation of regular scheduled reports;
• Proactively determine managers requirements and seek to add value by providing support resources with appropriate timing;
• Identify and implement administrative process improvements;

The Expertise

• Proven experience in an administration role with prior exposure to any of the following; engineering, construction projects, planning, planning permits and approvals, document control, finance systems or business processes;
• Excellent computer and software skills (MS Office Suite, Advanced Excel, Financial Reporting, Record keeping);
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the preparation of reports, briefing papers and correspondence;
• A business administration, trade, document control or related qualification will be highly regarded;

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Requirements
To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Esperance and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
The successful applicant must have a current WA driver’s licence, be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Access Card and undergo a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Southern Ports is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference or disability. We encourage applications from all culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians. Southern Ports is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and impartial workplace with equal opportunities for all employees.
Applications close COB 18 April 2024. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period. Please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@southernports.com.au for more information or to obtain a copy of the Position Description.