ABOUT US
Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian ports. Qube Energy/Forestry is a subsidiary of Qube Ports. Qube Ports is the leading Stevedoring, Bulk Logistics and Port Management service provider in Australia.
Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.
We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo.
ABOUT YOU
You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.
Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The primary function of the Qube Energy Portland Site Manager is to manage the Operational activity and associated resources in the Qube Energy Portland Supply Base. The role will be a key customer interface for the Qube Energy business connecting with and delivering exceptional service quality to Oil and Gas clients and Supply Chain stakeholders with operational interests in the area. The role of the Portland Site Manager will oversee business interests within the Shore base assets located in Portland. This includes ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory safety compliance as per Qube Energy’s safety frame work and supporting our people to be the best in class.
The successful candidate will be hired on a 12-24 month contract.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage Qube Energy’s Portlands business interests in line with Qube’s values, Respect, Reliability, Inclusion.
- Ensure operational excellence is achieved through generating a Thriving culture based on Qube’s guiding pillars of Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Performance and Opportunity.
- Ensure Qube Energy Safety Management systems are fully implemented and compliance maintained.
- Maintain operational excellence within the Qube Energy Portland facility.
- Actively seek to be involved in Continuous Improvement through ensuring the deployment of best practice, elimination of waste, technological advancement, supporting Qube to be best in class.
- Significant customer interface focus with a solution based mindset.
- Maintain healthy relationship with internal stakeholder group where working together is embraced at every opportunity.
- Observe, direct, and correct operating behaviour of employees as required to ensure safe work practices
- Conduct and participate in toolbox talks as required in order to communicate key operational issues
- Observe Qube policies and procedures as they apply to tasks assigned
- Operate facility in a safe manner at all times, ensuring that any safety breaches or incidents are reported immediately
- Ensure compliance is maintained to the Preventative Maintenance equipment and asset schedule
- Coordinate use and management of assets and staff to ensure profit objectives, site needs
and upcoming projects are met.
- Ensure growth by retention and extension of existing client business and establishment of new business partners.
- Identify all business risks and develop appropriate management strategies to minimize
exposure.
- Participate in the negotiation of site-specific Enterprise Agreement.
- Proactively attend meetings and provide positive support for initiatives consistent with contractual guidelines
- Respond to any issues raised in an efficient and positive manner
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Extensive experience in a similar role with a proven track record of success in managing operations
- Extensive experience in managing Supply Chain, Supply Base and or Shore base operations
- Shore base Marine interface experience highly desirable
- Current valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License
- At least 5-7 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the Oil and Gas industry or a related sector
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve organizational goals
- Sound knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements related to safety, environmental compliance, and operational standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking capability.
- Profit and loss (P+L) management experience
Why QUBE?
At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.
BENEFITS
- Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
- Discounted health insurance
- Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
- Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Telus Health
- Generous paid parental leave
- Access to Qube wellbeing program
In return, we offer an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply for this position today!
