Executive Assistant

The Opportunity

Fremantle Ports is seeking a highly organised, proactive and influential Executive Assistant to support our senior leadership team and help drive the successful delivery of strategic and operational priorities across the business. This is far more than a traditional administrative role. As a trusted business partner to one or more General Managers, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating key initiatives, managing competing priorities and ensuring our leaders can focus on delivering outcomes that keep trade moving for Western Australia. 

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Providing high-level support to one or more General Managers.
• Managing complex calendars, meetings, travel and executive priorities.
• Acting as a key liaison between leaders, stakeholders and teams across the organisation.
• Coordinating reports, presentations, briefings and governance documentation.
• Tracking actions, commitments, milestones and business priorities to ensure successful delivery.
• Anticipating challenges, identifying solutions and driving continuous improvement across administrative and business processes.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while handling sensitive information with the utmost professionalism. 

The Expertise You Bring

• Proven experience providing executive-level support.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A high level of discretion, professionalism and integrity.
• Experience coordinating activities, tracking actions and supporting business objectives.
• Strong digital literacy and experience working with corporate systems.
• A proactive mindset with a genuine passion for supporting leaders and enabling success. 

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. 

• Free onsite parking and access to an onsite gym 

• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance 

• Generous annual leave provisions 

• Salary packaging benefits 

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities 

• A comprehensive health, wellbeing and employee support program 

• The opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of one of Western Australia's leading ports.

Get to Know Us

Fremantle Ports is a commercially successful Government Trading Enterprise and one of Western Australia’s most important trade gateways, facilitating more than $45 billion in trade each year. We are driven by our CARE values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence; guiding how we work, deliver results, and support our people and community.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Click Apply to start your journey with Fremantle Ports.

For further information or a copy of the Position Description, email our Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Applications received via email will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 02/10/2026 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.