Continuous Improvement Specialist

FULL TIME – PERMANENT

Salary Range: Level 6 $120,516 + 11.5% Superannuation

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

Vacancy Closes: 5:00pm, Monday 27 January 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental, Social and Governance team as a Continuous Improvement Specialist on a permanent full-time basis.

About the Role

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for driving and embedding Continuous Improvement as part of business-as-usual culture. The role will support operational efficiency and process optimisation through organisational engagement, business improvement, practical solutions, and workflow review and compliance.

Working at all levels of the business to build, and sustain, a workplace culture of Continuous Improvement. The role will be accountable for training all staff in Continuous Improvement practices and reporting progress to the business at all levels.

About You

Key Qualifications and experience (To be addressed in Covering Letter):

• Related Tertiary qualifications
• Qualifications in LEAN SIX SIGMA methodology
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Extensive experience in facilitating and implementing Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience in training and implementation of LEAN SIX SIGMA
• Experience in identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks and areas for improvement
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation
• Proven ability to drive change within operational teams, fostering collaboration and engagement to embed new practices effectively
• Skills in project management, change management and systems management
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI, Teams

About Us

At Mid West Ports Authority, our story is about people. We are a diverse team made up of locals who live and work alongside you, dedicated to fostering a resilient and thriving community.

Our port is a crucial link between regional industries and global markets, but its true impact reaches far beyond infrastructure. We are committed to the Mid West’s success and wellbeing, investing in its future through active engagement and support.

Located in the vibrant town of Geraldton, we play a key role in both the economic and social fabric of the region. We believe that real success comes from giving back and working in partnership with our community. 

We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the communities in which we operate in. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

The Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements (applicable roles)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• 20 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)
• 13 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
• Annual salary increases
• 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
• Corporate and PPE uniform provided

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

This selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy. However, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This option remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Living in the Mid West:

Mid West Ports Authority is 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeR-N1Kxpz8