Property and Development Manager

FULL TIME – Permanent

Salary Range: $201,807 – $218,443 + Vehicle Allowance ($26,000 incl Super) + 12% Superannuation

Location: Geraldton or Perth

Vacancy Closes: 5pm, Monday 7 September 2026

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) is seeking a commercially experienced Property and Development Manager to lead its property, land and development function during a period of significant regional growth.

About Us

Mid West Ports Authority is a proudly Western Australian Government owned Port Authority.

Servicing WA’s Mid West region, it plays a pivotal role in facilitating more than 21.6 million tonnes of global trade each year supporting the growth of our region and connecting the Mid West to the world.

Currently operating the Port of Geraldton, Mid West Ports Authority is moving to a multi-port model to ensure that port options are developed to match the pace of growth in our regions.

While it predominantly operates bulk exports in iron ore, grain and mineral sands, its role in trade and tourism continues to diversify and thrive.

Proudly connected to Southern Yamatji country, its workforce of nearly 200 are largely based in regional WA.

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.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this senior role will maximise the strategic and commercial value of Mid West Ports Authority’s property and Fishing Boat Harbour portfolios while progressing land, development and acquisition opportunities that support trade, revenue growth and long-term port development across the Mid West and Gascoyne regions.

You will be responsible for:

• Strategic property portfolio performance and utilisation
• Land and property development opportunities
• Property revenue, risk and commercial performance
• Planning-supported development and land-use decisions
• Government, agency and stakeholder engagement
• Executive and Board reporting
• Leadership of property, leasing and planning specialists

You will bring senior experience across property, development, infrastructure, planning or commercial portfolio management, supported by strong commercial judgement, stakeholder engagement and team leadership capability.

Experience in ports, industrial land, infrastructure, leasing, government development or regulated environments will be highly regarded.

About You

Key qualifications and experience:

Essential

• Senior experience leading property, planning, land development, infrastructure or commercial
• portfolio functions.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate property and planning activity into revenue, utilisation, risk and strategic outcomes.
• Experience progressing property, land or infrastructure development opportunities from concept to decision
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and strong stakeholder management capability
• Experience developing business cases, executive papers, Board inputs or strategic recommendations.

Desirable

• Experience with port land, industrial precincts, freight corridors or infrastructure safeguarding.
• Experience with commercial property portfolio optimisation, leasing strategy or tenant lifecycle management.
• Experience with statutory planning, development approvals or agency engagement

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.

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