The Maritime Directorate oversees Western Australia’s coastline and navigable waters, ensuring their safe, sustainable use and ongoing development. Its responsibilities include coastal planning, oceanographic data collection, and the design, delivery, and management of maritime infrastructure and facilities. It also manages maritime emergencies and performs Harbour Master functions across the State. The Directorate collaborates with government, industry, and community stakeholders to balance competing demands. It supports staff development through training and project involvement, fostering a flexible, collaborative, and supportive work environment focused on enhancing and protecting the WA coast and waterways. It promotes innovation, resilience, and effective long-term maritime management outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and operational leader to drive the performance and delivery of port operations across Western Australia.

As Manager Port Operations, your efforts will ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of State ports. You will oversee key functions including pilotage, port access, marine safety planning, and incident response, while building robust relationships with Port Authorities, operators, and stakeholders. This role requires a solutions-focused leader who can manage resources, mitigate risk, and provide expert advice, contributing to the safe and sustainable use of navigable waters and aligning operational outcomes with DTMI’s broader objectives.

There is currently 1 permanent position available for immediate filling.

The Ideal Candidate

- An experienced people leader with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Identifies problems and develops solutions whilst working under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Cultivates productive working relationships.
- Produces high level plans,



guidance notes and correspondence for a range of stakeholders.
- Has sound knowledge of maritime conventions and arrangements as they pertain to shipping operations and emergencies.
- Can, by the time of contract starting, be living a reasonable distance from Fremantle in case of emergency.
- Willing to travel intra- and interstate as required.

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Master 500 GT Certificate of Competency issued under Marine Order 70 and Marine Order 71 made under the Commonwealth Navigation Act 2012 or a recognised equivalent.

All successful applicants will embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations. The leadership context of this position is Leading Others.

Our Offer

- A level of job security that is unmatched by the private sector.
- Generous and flexible leave options including annual, additional public holidays, long service, parental, carer’s, cultural, and purchased leave.
- No hours go unrewarded – accrue penalties and overtime for work completed beyond the standard 37.5‑hour week.
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home for enhanced work life balance.
- Meaningful work that aligns with your values. Protect WA’s people, coastline and future.
- Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships and more with our corporate partners.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Manager Port Operations (Fremantle)
🏢 Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
📍 Fremantle