About Southern Ports

Southern Ports operates the gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury, and Esperance, connecting regional WA to global markets. We focus on safe, efficient, and sustainable port operations, delivering value to our customers and communities. With a strong commitment to our people, we’re building a diverse, high-performing workforce to support the future of regional trade.

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 and Superannuation

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:

$165,727 + superannuation + regional allowance if based regionally.

The Role

Drive the optimisation and support of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) and other core business systems to boost performance, streamline workflows, and improve data integrity. You’ll configure, integrate, and enhance systems to deliver smarter, more efficient operations and ensure technology aligns with Southern Ports’ strategic direction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Resolve technical issues related to D365 F&O and other business systems.

Provide end-user support, answering questions, and offering training as needed.

Investigate and resolve system bugs, performance issues, and data inconsistencies.

Collaborate with vendors and technology teams to escalate and address complex technical problems.

Participate in the design, testing, and deployment of new D365 F&O modules or features.

Plan and execute the regular updates from Microsoft for D365 F&O and other related systems, typically on a twice-a-year cadence.

Configure and manage security roles, permissions, and access controls within D365 F&O and other systems.

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field or relevant tertiary qualification and equivalent experience

3+ years of hands-on experience with D365 F&O including configuration, customisation, and support.

Experience in executing system updates and patches including planning, testing, and deploying updates with minimal disruption.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Certification

Preferred

ITIL V3 or V4 Foundation certification or higher

Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

Experience in managing or supporting business intelligence tools such as Power BI.

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

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t1ojykipieavchk6g7hqa/PD_Business-Systems-Specialist.pdf?rlkey=d63i8wkai5c5nelw8d1qyl1cg&st=z2fxl75t&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j1hrcmzgac5x61m99k8jj/Administration-and-Specialist-Services-Agreement.pdf?rlkey=6sn2xxy54mz13s5r460bxu5qv&st=xssnwap4&dl=0

Requirements

To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement. Ensure you include an up-to-date resume.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside either Perth, Bunbury, Albany or Esperance and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

The successful applicant must:

Have a current Western 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 26th November

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