ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Operations & Logistics Manager supports the Operations Manager in the safe, efficient, and commercially effective management of Brisbane Bulk Facility operations.

In this role, you will provide operational leadership across vessel operations, bulk handling, transport and logistics, receivals and deliveries, workforce planning and resource allocation. Working closely with operational teams and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for coordinating daily operations, forward planning, productivity, cost control and customer service, while ensuring compliance with Qube’s safety, operational and environmental requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day vessel, terminal, warehouse, transport, receival and delivery activities.
• Provide operational leadership across bulk handling, logistics and terminal operations to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• Manage labour, equipment and operational resources to meet customer and business requirements.
• Coordinate heavy vehicle scheduling and driver movements.
• Support vessel planning activities and ensure operational teams have the information and resources required to execute plans effectively.
• Liaise with maintenance teams to maximise plant and equipment availability.
• Coordinate workforce planning activities, including labour allocation, rostering and workforce utilisation.
• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of operational employees.
• Develop and maintain short and medium-term operational plans and monitor performance against operational targets and KPIs.
• Analyse operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and service delivery.
• Assist with the management of operational costs, contractor performance and resource utilisation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, contractors and key operational stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of operational and customer issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a delegate for the Operations Manager when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Current driver's licence.
• Experience in bulk handling, logistics, transport, stevedoring, warehousing, or comparable operational environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and workforce management experience.
• Experience in labour planning, rostering, and resource allocation.
• Sound understanding of workplace safety and operational risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a time-critical operational environment.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience in bulk commodity and vessel operations.
• Experience with heavy vehicle and transport operations.
• Experience using Microster or similar workforce management systems.
• Exposure to industrial relations and contractor management.
• Understanding of operational budgets, cost control, and productivity management.
• Relevant qualifications in operations, logistics, management, or WHS.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Safety leadership
• Operational leadership
• People management
• Planning and organisation
• Logistics coordination
• Commercial awareness
• Cost and productivity management
• Risk management
• Customer and stakeholder management
• Communication and decision-making
• Continuous improvement
• Integrity and accountability
• Authority & Accountability

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 ‘Qube BeSafe’ 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, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply

ABOUT US

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and Southeast 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. 

BE SAFE is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for our team and clients, ensuring that every operation is conducted with the highest standards of safety and care. Our focus on efficiency means we are constantly optimising our processes to deliver the best results, while our dedication to reliability ensures that our clients can count on us to meet their needs, every time.

Imagine working with a team that is committed to maximising the value of our current services while boldly diversifying into a full suite of in-house transport, and supply chain services. Our operations are data-driven and supported by cutting-edge systems and IT solutions, all managed by a high-performance team dedicated to excellence.

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

1. Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
2. Discounted health insurance 
3. Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
4. Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
5. Generous paid parental leave
6. Access to Qube wellbeing program

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now!