Manager Operations - Outer Harbour at FPA Career Site

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Leadership, Safety Management, Commercial Performance, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Communication Skills, Legislation Interpretation, Maritime Operations, Engineering Knowledge, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Fremantle Ports is seeking an experienced, people-centred operational leader to oversee performance, safety and commercial outcomes across our Outer Harbour precinct, including Kwinana Bulk Terminal (KBT) and Kwinana Bulk Jetty (KBJ). This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of port operations that underpin Western Australia’s supply chain and economic strength. Role Highlights As Manager Operations Outer Harbour, you will provide strategic, technical and people leadership across a complex, high-risk industrial environment. You will ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement across workforce planning, resourcing, customer service and commercial performance. You will directly lead a team of 6 and influence a broader workforce of around 70, working closely with senior leaders, customers, contractors and community stakeholders. What Makes You a Great Fit You are an experienced operational leader who thrives in complex, industrial, safety-critical environments ideally ports, mining, logistics, energy or similar sectors. You bring strong commercial, stakeholder and people leadership capability with a track record of delivering operational improvements. You will also bring: Significant experience managing operations in heavy industry or high-risk environments. Demonstrated success improving performance across multi-disciplinary teams. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. High emotional intelligence and resilience with a collaborative, inclusive leadership style. Ability to interpret legislation, contracts and enterprise agreements. Excellent communication skills, including preparing executive-level papers and briefings. Relevant tertiary qualifications in maritime operations, engineering or related disciplines (desirable). A commitment to continuous improvement and embodying our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). What We Offer Leadership role with significant strategic and operational influence. Opportunity to shape the culture and performance of a core business unit. Supportive leadership team with strong organisational values. Competitive remuneration and benefits. Professional development opportunities. A chance to make a meaningful contribution to WA’s economy and trade future. 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're looking for a meaningful role in an organisation with purpose, impact, and a strong values-based culture, we want to hear from you. Further 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: 4 January 2025 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee performance, safety, and commercial outcomes across the Outer Harbour precinct. Lead a team and influence a broader workforce while ensuring safe and efficient operations.