Senior Electrical Engineer

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Fremantle Ports refreshed 2027 Strategic Plan marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia's most successful ports. Building on decades of expertise, we're setting a bold vision for the future, and we need an experienced, values-driven Senior Electrical Engineer to help make it happen.

You'll provide trusted, high-level advice to members of the Assets & Services team, Senior Leadership and other stakeholders across the Inner & Outer Harbours.

If you're passionate about making a difference, love working in a fast-paced environment, and are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, this could be the role for you.

Role Highlights

As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will ensure maximum value is obtained from the ports assets by undertaking and managing electrical engineering for the development and design of new HV/LV assets, and the maintenance of existing HV/LV assets. You will maintain industry and best practice knowledge and provide technical and safety advice on matters related to the design, maintenance, and operation of electrical assets in both hazardous and non-hazardous areas.

You won't be doing this alone, you'll join a tight-knit, supportive team who share knowledge and encouragement, working together to drive Fremantle Ports' success.

In this diverse, hands-on role, your responsibilities will include:

Ensure all Fremantle Ports' electrical assets are designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and codes of practice.

Review and evaluate the results of condition inspections to ensure adequacy (fit for purpose) and safety for their intended use.

Prepare technical reports, cost estimates and work schedules, specifications and the technical component of tender documents.

• Manage engineering consultants engaged for studies, designs, and investigations of electrical asset projects.
• Manage projects and assets through full lifecycle.
• Support and collaborate with maintenance teams to provide technical expertise for the reliability and safety of critical infrastructure.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Your detailed knowledge of statutory requirements, regulations and national standards, backed with industry experience enable you to provide fit for purpose solutions in a complex brownfields environment. You will also possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to drive best practice solutions.

You'll also bring:

A degree in electrical engineering, and a minimum of 10 years' experience in the design and asset management of electrical assets.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

A commitment to continuous improvement and embodying our core values ofCollaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE).

What We Offer

Join Fremantle Ports and be part of a proud organisation with a rich history and culture that makes a significant contribution to the WA economy. Primarily based in Fremantle, you'll enjoy a unique workplace with stunning ocean views, rich heritage and striking architecture in the heart of the Victoria Quay precinct, which is currently undergoing exciting revitalisation. You'll also enjoy variety through occasional travel to our Kwinana facilities.

Benefit from free onsite parking and access to a gymnasium, flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, generous annual leave, access to salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive health and wellness program.

Get to Know Us

Fremantle Ports is a Government Trading Enterprise with proven commercial success and a highly regarded reputation with its partners, the community, and other stakeholders. The Port of Fremantle is a vital transport hub, supporting Western Australia's economic growth by facilitating more than $45 billion of trade in FY2023-24. Fremantle Ports acts as both a landlord, and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana.

Next Steps

If you're looking for a meaningful role in an organisation with purpose, impact, and a strong values-based culture, we want to hear from you.

Let's shape the future of the port together.

Further information is detailed in theemployee job description.For specific queries, please contact the recruitment team via [emailprotected] -applications sent direct to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date:9 September 2025 at 5:00pm AWST.

Fremantle Ports is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, underpinned by our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce by providing supportive pathways and development opportunities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees

Fremantle Ports is a Government Trading Enterprise with proven commercial success and a highly regarded reputation with its partners, the community, and other stakeholders. The Port of Fremantle is a vital transport hub, supporting Western Australia's economic growth by facilitating more than $45 billion of trade in FY2023-24. Fremantle Ports acts as both a landlord, and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana.

We are proud to have a clear set of four values that set expectations about how we will behave: collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence. These are brought together and further supported under the acronym of CARE.

Fremantle Ports is a Government Trading Enterprise with proven commercial success and a highly regarded reputation with its partners, the community, and other stakeholders. The Port of Fremantle is a vital transport hub, supporting Western Australia's economic growth by facilitating more than $45 billion of trade in FY2023-24. Fremantle Ports acts as both a landlord, and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana.

We are proud to have a clear set of four values that set expectations about how we will behave: collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence. These are brought together and further supported under the acronym of CARE.

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