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

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 and Superannuation

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

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

Paid Travel and Accommodation: When attending Tafe blocks away from home.

Salary:

$26.00 per hour + superannuation + regional allowance

The Role

As part of the 2024 Apprentice intake, an opportunity for a 4-year Mechanical Fitter (Fitter – Machinist) Apprenticeship exists at Southern Ports –Esperance. Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, the Mechanical Fitter Apprentice’s accountabilities and functions will include learning and practical work to prepare the apprentice to maintain and repair fixed plant equipment on site in a safe, responsible and timely manner. As a result, the apprentice will successfully complete their mechanical fitter tradesperson apprenticeship.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Gaining experience in monitoring and assessment of fixed plant and equipment, learning to diagnose faults using appropriate methods and tools to carry out the required repairs;

Learning and gaining experience in general fitting including but not limited to installing and repairing large and small gear reduction units, pulleys, pumps, hydraulic cylinders, conveyors, crushing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems;

Contribute to a safe workplace and report faults and hazards;

Successful completion of daily work to meet quality standards and deadlines;

Participation and successful completion of TAFE studies;

About You

To be successful for this position, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Motivation to complete the apprenticeship and genuine interest in the trade;

Strong commitment to health and safety and continuous improvement;

Passion for working in a heavy industrial or Port environment;

Being an active and supportive member of the Esperance community;

To see the PD & Employment Agreement for this role, please copy and paste the below links into your browser:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jt921owuu1nzl68kstphw/Position-Description_Maintenance_Apprentice-Mechanical-Fitter.pdf?rlkey=bqk55mmpuj64w6tffxesrjnyy&st=eb40b5yt&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ipmms1vnazmkwrnomc0dc/Southern-Ports-Operations-and-Maintenance-Enterprise-Agreement.pdf?rlkey=3i3rxbob93qnke8wgwg8z9sa2&st=v7vgzwzm&dl=0

Requirements

To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside in Esperance 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

Have the ability to travel to Southern Ports various locations on occasion

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 30 September 2025. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period.