Manager Talent Acquisition

Fremantle Ports is a dynamic organisation committed to innovation, excellent and people development. Our 2027 Strategic Plan marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s most successful ports. Building on decades of expertise, we are setting a bold vision for the future.

We believe our success is driven by the talent we attract, hire, and retain and we are seeking a strategic and results driven Manager Talent Acquisition to lead our recruitment efforts and strengthen our employer brand. 

You will develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent across all levels of the organisation, playing a critical role in workforce planning and creating talent pipelines.

If you are 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

Reporting into the General Manager of People and Culture, you will develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with organisational objectives.  

You will be responsible for the end to end hiring of employees, including sourcing candidates, optimising candidate and hiring manager experiences, enabling seamless onboarding and driving strong stakeholder engagement. You will also be hands-on in the hiring of senior leaders/critical roles.

You will play a crucial, strategic role in transforming talent acquisition into a proactive strategy to ensure Fremantle Ports has the right people with the necessary skills at the right time and will partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and create effective hiring plans. 

In this diverse role, your responsibilities will also include: sourcing talent pipelines, managing employer branding initiatives and candidate experience strategies, driving diversity and inclusion and leading-edge practices, analysing recruitment metrics and implementing continuous improvement, tracking market recruitment trends, managing relationships with agencies and external partners, and driving process efficiency and best practice outcomes including the optimisation of technology.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You will bring strong leadership, interpersonal and organisation skills to build a high performing team and provide a competitive edge to Fremantle Ports. You will be passionate about attracting and retaining talent pipelines to join our team here at Fremantle Ports.

Qualifications and Experience

• A background in human resources or business is essential, supported by substantial experience in talent acquisition. 

• A degree in HR, business administration, or a related discipline is also required.

• Proven track record in end-to-end recruitment and talent strategy.

• Experience managing in-house recruitment teams or projects.

• Knowledge of employment legislation and hiring/contract compliance.

• Experience developing and executing workforce planning and sourcing strategies.

• Experience partnering with HR, business leaders, and external vendors or providers.

Technical, Professional and Specialist Skills

• The ability to align recruitment efforts with overall business objectives.

• Skills to guide, motivate, and develop a recruitment team and implement best practices.

• Effective communication with candidates, hiring managers, and team members. 

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, ability to build talent networks and enhance employer brand positioning. 

• Expertise in recruitment technologies and professional networking platforms and analytics. 

• Ability to negotiate offers to attract and secure top talent. 

• Strong understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.

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 will 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. 

Benefit from a competitive salary and benefits, including free onsite parking and access to a gymnasium, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, salary packaging, professional development opportunities, a comprehensive health and wellness program and a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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

Further job specific information is detailed in the employee job description. For specific queries, please contact the recruitment team via jobapplications@fremantleports.com.au - applications sent direct to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 3 March 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.