Digital Communications Specialist
Are you passionate about connecting regional capability with global opportunity?
We’re looking for a bold individual who lives, works and plays across one of our four regions (South West, Great Southern, Goldfields-Esperance and Perth) to join us on a full time basis as our Digital Communications Specialist.
We’re looking for someone who can use their creativity to develop engaging digital content, has a ‘believe in better’ mindset, and who looks for ways to deliver a unique user experience across our platforms.
What does a Digital Communications Specialist at Southern Ports look like?
- Working as part of a high-performing corporate communications team, you will play a vital role in making sure our digital platforms offer a unique user experience and insights into Southern Ports.
- You’ll join forces with a Southern Ports workforce located across WA’s south to craft compelling stories that showcase how our people and operations deliver strong regional ports and strong regions.
- You’ll be responsible for making sure our digital channels are fed well, that we’re engaging with our online audience organically and through advertising, and measuring our performance.
The finer details
- This is a permanent full time role under the Southern Ports Administration and Specialist Services Agreement
- Salary of $128,651 per annum (increasing to $135,084 on 1 January 2027), plus superannuation and a regional allowance (where applicable).
- You’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements, annual health and wellbeing perks, salary sacrificing and purchased leave options, and have the opportunity to travel across our regions.
- Skills and experience in managing social media platforms, scheduling tools and website content management systems (CMS) 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.
Curious to know more? Read more here: Southern Ports
Feeling bold?
If this role sounds like you, submit your application and an up-to-date resume via Seek before Tuesday 8th December 2026.
To be eligible for this role, you must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Perth, Bunbury, Albany or Esperance.
The successful applicant must also:
- 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.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period. Please contact us on
[email protected] for more information.
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.
📌 Digital Communications Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Southern Ports
📍 Perth