About the Business

Patrick Terminals is Australia's largest and most advanced container terminal operator and is committed to building a workplace that enables diversity of thought, fresh perspectives, innovative decision making and ultimately, better business outcomes. We want people to join our team who align to our values of Everyone Home Safely Every Day, Take Ownership, Lead Change and Tireless Pursuit of Outcomes.

About the Chance

Reporting directly to the Terminal Manager, this role will support the overall HR function and is responsible for aligning practice to policy to support the Fremantle Container Terminal. An integral part of this role is to work closely with the business on issues such as industrial relations, absence management, Payroll, Workers’ Compensation, performance management and recruitment.

Key responsibilities include:

- Daily processing of employee allocation/timesheets, as a priority

- Fortnightly workers compensation payment administration with payroll

- Provide support for Payroll and Labour Management activities

- Oversee Workers’ Compensation for the terminal including providing support and guidance, administration requirements, and coordinate with relevant external stakeholders and medical providers

- Employee life cycle activities from recruitment, onboarding, development, retention right through to departure

- Monitor adherence to policies, plans and HR programs

- Assist managers and supervisors with appropriate performance management processes.





- Support senior line managers on people-related issues such as management style or team effectiveness

- Support and coordinate the implementation of appropriate industrial relation plans and processes which meet the requirements of the business and Enterprise Agreement

- Coordinate investigations using best practice approach, make findings and recommendations to business stakeholders for implementation

About Your Experience and Skills

To be considered for this opportunity you should have the following:

- Minimum 3 years’ experience, ideally in an operational environment with demonstrated experience in workplace relations and people management

- Excellent writing and comprehension skills

- Experience providing support and advice to supervisors and managers in performance management

- Approachable, personable, with the ability to build rapport easily with a diverse range of people

- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with different stakeholders

- Excellent MS Office skills

Next Steps
If you are interested in the position of Fremantle Terminal’s HR Coordinator, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button and submit your resume and cover letter. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume by 14 August 2026.

📌 HR Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Patrick Terminals
📍 Perth