Manager Operations Improvement Delivery

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.

If you're passionate about identifying improvements required associated with the management of high-risk cargo and materials by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, this could be the role for you.

Role Highlights

As Manager Operations Improvement Delivery (HSEQ), you will be responsible to provide strategic and operational support across Fremantle Port Inner and Outer Harbours for the management of risk associated with the storage, handling and movement of hazardous and complex cargoes and materials. This includes coordination of related emergency plans, preparedness, exercises and drills.  

This is a key leadership role and will lead and influence risk management of hazardous materials and cargo by working across teams and functions at the Port and with external customers and supply chain partners.

In this diverse, hands-on role, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing technical and legislative guidance around storage and handling standards (ISGOTT, IMDG AS3846) and interpretation of contractual agreements with customers to ensure that all parties are safely managing risks associated with the import and export of goods.
• Managing compliance needs of commercial contract arrangements against legislation, regulations, and standards to assess gaps and areas of improvement.
• Leads the coordination of emergency response activities to ensure site readiness, including equipment, fire systems, and third-party consultation.
• Leading safety-focused change management, with emphasis on high-risk cargo operations at Kwinana Bulk Terminal and Kwinana Bulk Jetty.
• Providing technical advice to support the execution of Common User Berth contracts in line with terminal and legislative requirements.
• Providing the development and execution of training programs and SOP's to ensure frontline staff are confident and competent in operating critical infrastructure.
• Providing effective support and leadership to enable team members to drive change and improvements.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Your ability to provide guidance, support and direction to operational and safety teams to ensure highest standards of compliance across the organisation and build a strong leadership presence to influence outcomes through collaborative working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.

You'll also bring:

• Qualifications in maritime operations, occupational health and safety, engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years' experience in a senior operational, risk, or safety role within a port, marine terminal, or other high-risk industrial environment.
• Proven experience overseeing hazardous and complex cargo transfers, including dangerous goods and flammable substances.
• Deep understanding of port and terminal operations, especially in bulk handling, vessel interface, and cargo transfer or understanding of logistic/transport operations requiring similar compliance standards.
• Experience managing emergency preparedness and training programs, including coordination of multi-agency or site-specific emergency exercises.
• A mindset of continuous improvement, consistently seeking ways to enhance systems, processes, and outcomes while embodying our core values of Collaboration, 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.

The role will be primarily based at our Kwinana facilities, with time spent across all sites including those within Fremantle. You will benefit from free onsite parking, 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 FY Fremantle Ports acts as both a landlord, and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana.

The Port of Fremantle operates through two harbours. The Inner Harbour at Fremantle handles container trade, livestock exports, motor vehicle imports, other general cargo trades, cruise ships and visiting naval vessels. The Outer Harbour, about 22km to the south at Kwinana, is one of Australia's major bulk cargo ports handling grain, petroleum, liquid petroleum gas, alumina, mineral sands, fertilisers, coal, sulphur, iron ore and other bulk commodities.

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 the
employee job description.
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Closing Date:

28 October 2025 a

t 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.