Are you a multi-skilled storyteller who can bring our awe-inspiring operations and regional impact to life?

We’re looking for a high performer willing to embrace their curiosity who lives, works and plays across one of four regions (South West, Great Southern, Goldfields-Esperance and Perth) to join us on a full time basis as our Senior Communications Specialist.

If you’re ready to shape how we connect with our stakeholders, communities and industry, then an adventure awaits at Southern Ports.

What does a Senior Communications Specialist at Southern Ports look like?

You’ll work within a high performing team located across four regions in WA’s south to deliver engaging campaigns, develop compelling content and events that showcases the important role we play in supporting regional communities and the economy.

You’ll help enhance and protect Southern Ports’ reputation and build brand awareness through proactive media relations, storytelling and integrated communications across multiple channels.

You’ll embrace our regional communities and foster meaningful stakeholder relationships.

The finer details

This is a permanent full time role under the Southern Ports Administration and Specialist Services Agreement: https://www.southernports.com.au/docs/default-source/careers/southern-ports-administration-and-specialist-services-agreement-2025.pdf

Salary of $148,897 per annum (increasing to $156,342 on 1 January 2027), plus superannuation and a regional allowance (where applicable).

You’ll also have the chance to explore flexible working arrangements, annual health and wellbeing benefits, salary sacrificing and purchased leave options, and have the opportunity to travel across our regions

10+ years’ senior experience in communications,



corporate affairs or a related field, including developing and delivering strategic communication plans and campaigns is essential.

What’s it like to work at Southern Ports?

We’re a future focused organisation, working to seek out better ways to connect WA to trade partners around the world.

Our four sites in Albany, Bunbury, Esperance and Perth work as one to create strong regional ports and contribute to stronger regions.

Our people are agents of change. Innovators.

And our strength comes from the ocean. Every day we are in awe of its magnitude and beauty. We count ourselves lucky to live, work and play in such unique environmental settings and are acutely aware of our important role in protecting and enhancing these regional assets.

Our focus is very much on creating long-term value for our customers and community – not just today, but for future generations. All because we believe in better.

Hiring Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Perth, Bunbury, Albany or Esperance.

- Hold 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, and
- Provide a National Police Certificate that is within a six-month period.

Find your voice

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.

📌 Senior Communications Specialist (Esperance)
🏢 Southern Ports
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