Project Manager

FULL TIME – Permanent

Salary Range: $158,957 - $191,058 (dependent on qualifications and experience) + 12% Superannuation  

Location: Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Geraldton

Vacancy Closes: 5pm, Monday 14th September 2026

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Projects Team as Project Manager on a permanent full time basis.

About Us

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations.

MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates.  The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry.  The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.

Mid West Ports Authority embraces diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

About the Role

Reporting to Executive Manager Projects and technology, the Project Manager is to be committed to developing and achieving MWPA’s integrated business objectives that deliver value to our stakeholders and to ensure effective management systems are used and managed in accordance with legislative requirements and relevant Standards.

The Project Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of projects, coordinating efforts between different projects, and stakeholders to deliver organisational goals.

To ensure compliance, the Project Manager will comply with the assurance and project management frameworks across all projects at the level relevant to the project complexity

About You

Key qualifications and experience:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma in Project Management or Technical discipline
• MBA preferred or equivalent business administration, management, leadership experience in related fields.
• 5+ years’ experience as a project manager, across a range of operational and capital projects in an operations environment
• Experiencing working in an engineering, trade and or IT projects environment.
• Experience in the use of Office 365, MS Project, Visio, ERP financial management systems
• Advanced skills set in communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict management and resolution.
• Analytical and strong organisational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability.
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent decision-making and leadership skills
• Strong business acumen and risk management experience.
• Extensive stakeholder and resource management experience.
• Contract negotiation and management
• Project cost control and financial assessment experience
• Adaptability and flexible in adapting to a changing environment.
• Change management experience.
• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health, Safety and Environment requirements.

Benefits:

• 21 days of Annual leave + additional public holiday in lieu of Easter Sunday
• 12 days of Personal leave
• 13 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
• Annual salary increases
• Phone allowance
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Employee and Service Recognition Reward Program
• Free skin checks and flu vaccinations

If we have captured your interest, more information on the role and application process can be found by visiting our website www.midwestports.com.au. See the ‘Careers’ tab.  

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for positions in the public sector.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies within the relevant MWPA team. This includes positions that may become vacant as a result of internal candidate being successful through this recruitment process. In addition, should the successful applicant decline the offer of employment or vacate the advertised position within the validity period, the next most suitable applicant from this selection process may be appointed. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision

Living in the Mid West

MWPA operations are located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community focused and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.

Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing Check out this video! for more information on why you should live and work Geraldton.