FULL TIME – Permanent

Salary Range: Level 3 $86,705 + 11.5% Superannuation

Location: Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Geraldton

Vacancy Closes: 5pm, Monday 19th May 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Trade and Commercial team as a Trade and Commercial Administrator on a permanent full-time basis.

About Us

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations.

MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.

Mid West Ports Authority embraces diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Trade & Commercial Manager (TCM), the Trade and Commercial Administrator (TCA) role provides key administrative support to the multiple functions of the Trade and Commercial team which includes management of the Port’s trade, property and Fishing Boat Harbour assets as well as the planning approval and assessment process.

In conjunction with the Trade and Commercial team members, the role will focus on administration of the department’s varied responsibilities and will have a focus on continuous improvement of the department’s administration processes.

About You

Key qualifications and experience:

· 2+ years’ experience in an administrative role

· Demonstrated administrative experience in a dynamic commercial environment;

· Excels at multi-tasking and has excellent time management and organisation skills.

· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;

· Continuous improvement mindset

· Good analytical skills and the ability to work independently; and

· Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems.

Benefits:

· Flexible Working Arrangements (applicable roles)

· Health & Wellbeing Program

· 20 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)

· 13 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)

· Annual salary increases

· Access to training and development opportunities

· Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

· Employee and Service Recognition Reward Program

· Free skin checks and flu vaccinations

· Corporate and PPE uniform provided

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for positions in the public sector.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy. However, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This option remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Living in the Mid West:

Mid West Ports Authority is located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community focused and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.

Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing check out this video for more information on why you should live and work Geraldton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeR-N1Kxpz8