About Southern Ports

Southern Ports operates the gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury, and Esperance, connecting regional WA to global markets. We focus on safe, efficient, and sustainable port operations, delivering value to our customers and communities. With a strong commitment to our people, we’re building a diverse, high-performing workforce to support the future of regional trade.

The Role

Based at Southern Ports’ Esperance Port, this 2-year fixed-term Electrician role is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and infrastructure across the port. The role ensures electrical assets remain reliable, compliant and safe, supporting continuous and efficient port operations.

In addition to core electrical duties, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of operational and maintenance activities within the port environment, providing variety and exposure to different aspects of port operations.

All work undertaken in this role is carried out in line with Southern Ports’ vision, strategy and corporate values.

Salary:

$79.40 per hour + superannuation

Key Duties

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including wiring, switchgear, lighting, and control systems across port infrastructure.

Conduct inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance to ensure electrical assets operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Diagnose electrical faults and troubleshoot issues, implementing effective solutions to restore operations and minimise downtime.

Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support maintenance, upgrades, and new installations.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders, including reporting asset defects and completed work to support effective planning and asset management.

Ensure compliance with WHS regulations, Australian Standards, and port safety processes, including risk assessments, permits to work, hazard reporting, and participation in toolbox meetings.

Required

Completion of electrical trade certification.

Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance, and fault-finding of industrial electrical systems.

Exposure to PLC, high and low voltage systems.

Fixed plant operations and maintenance of ship loaders and conveyors.

Good communication skills for coordination with team members, contractors, and supervisors.

Strong commitment to electrical safety and safe work practices.

Required tickets: forklift, confined space entry, working at heights.

Current Western Australian driver’s license.

Practical understanding of WHS as it relates to the workplace.

Preferred

Experience in ports, mining, or heavy industrial environments.

Current high-risk work licences, EWP license, dogging and rigging, excavator,

Instrumentation certification.

To see the PD for this role, please copy and paste the below link into your browser:

Electrician Position Description; https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8iauojxeejstumwo0wdyq/PD-Shift-Electrician.pdf?rlkey=0orv94ghtkseyffnluul7p2ts&st=k8nqrqjv&dl=0

Employment Agreement;

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ijxw32geur8ha17merfi4/Southern-Ports-Maintenance-and-Operations-Agreement-2025.pdf?rlkey=lb6nwos62ayk7lfb098srx24k&st=5m9ikghi&dl=0

Requirements

To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement. Ensure you include an up-to-date resume.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside in Esperance and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

The successful applicant must:

Be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card

Pass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing

Provide a National Police Certificate that is within a 6-month period.

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.

Applications close: COB 9th April 2026

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period.