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.

Benefits of Joining Southern Ports

Joining Southern Ports Authority comes with numerous benefits that cater to a wide range of professional and personal needs, some examples being:

Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

Annual Health and Well-being Benefits: Take advantage of programs and resources aimed at maintaining your physical and mental health.

Salary Sacrificing Options: Maximise your take-home pay through tailored salary packaging arrangements such as Novated Car Leasing, Superannuation, and a Remote Housing benefit for our Esperance port.

Opportunity to Travel: Experience different geographical regions in Western Australia, enhancing your professional and personal growth.

Generous Purchase Leave Options: Gain additional leave options to suit your personal needs and preferences.

Salary range:

$106,914 + a regional allowance if based regionally + superannuation.

For additional questions, please contact Lara Hammond.

The Role

Southern Ports is recruiting a HR Advisor and Recruitment Officer to join their team in Bunbury.

The HR Advisor and Recruitment Officer works closely with the Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs) and is integral to supporting HR operations, offering advice on policies, procedures, employee relations, and assisting with reporting and governance activities. This role also oversees recruitment, ensuring a seamless hiring experience and effective onboarding. Additionally, it upholds employment legislation and organisational procedures while working collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance HR services that reflect Southern Ports’ values and strategic goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide advice to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, Enterprise Agreements, workplace conduct, and employment conditions.

Oversee end-to-end recruitment, including advertising, interviewing, reference checks, onboarding and offboarding process and leading staff inductions.

Develop and present content and analysis for HR reports and regulatory obligations, highlighting HR accomplishments and workforce metrics accurately.

Assist in the development, implementation, and review of HR procedures.

Conduct research and provide recommendations to improve HR processes.

Develop innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract high-calibre candidates.

Represent Southern Ports at career and workforce development events.

Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure seamless onboarding & offboarding services and HR advisory.

The Expertise

Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

Demonstrated experience providing accurate and timely HR advice to managers and employees across a range of matters.

Proven ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance requirements.

Demonstrated understanding of employment legislation, industrial instruments (e.g. Enterprise Agreements), and workplace conduct obligations.

Comprehensive knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment conditions, with the ability to provide sound guidance.

Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and contribute to inclusive, team-based outcomes that enhance the business unit’s effectiveness.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and the ability to influence outcomes respectfully.

Capacity to manage competing priorities using sound judgment, initiative, and professionalism in a dynamic environment.

Ability to travel as required to support business operations.

To see the PD for this role, please copy and paste the below link into your browser:

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Requirements

To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement. Ensure you include an up-to-date resume with a one-page cover letter (cover letter optional).

To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Bunbury and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

The successful applicant must:

Have a current Australian driver’s licence

Be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card

Pass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing

Provide a National Police Certificate that is within a 6-month period.

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 6th July 2025. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period. Please contact Lara Hammond, Group HR Shared Services Manager on [email protected] for more information.