Senior Operations Manager – Brisbane Port

Senior Operations Manager – Brisbane Port LINX Cargo Care Group – Port Services is a formidable national network of ports and logistics expertise, with strategically positioned assets throughout Australia. At LINX Port Services we are passionate about working as a team to make the impossible, possible and the challenges, solutions What makes us unique is our dynamic team with our specialised leaders, operators and stevedores that offer a customised supply chain solution across a diverse range of industries. Specialists in stevedoring, berth operations and management, infrastructure and warehousing the team of nearly 1,000 skilled operators support national and international customers moving break bulk, bulk and a growing scope of project cargo. The Opportunity LINX Port Services is seeking a capable, confident and commercially savvy Senior Operations Manager to be responsible for leading their Port Stevedoring and Logistics Operations. As a Senior Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role within the port supply chain including leading a team that will support you delivering the stevedoring, customer and third‑party service providers requirements. Your primary leadership competencies will see you enable a skilled blue‑collar workforce that is underpinned by a union industrial instrument that provides terms and conditions that gives rise to LINX Port Services, in the market, being the Employer of Choice. Assuming the responsibility for a safe, efficient and productive port operation/s you will lead from the front with strong communication, agility and flexibility. Troubleshooting to ensure operational and customer deliverables are met, you will understand the contract and business needs to make integrity‑based decisions. Stevedoring, transporting, loading and unloading of goods and cargo via sea and leading teams in an environment that may be required to perform work, with the support of an operational management team, 7 days and/or 24 hours. You will be available on an as‑needs basis for pre‑planned irregular shifts when required by our LINX customers. Reporting to the General Manager – Operations, this critical role requires a strong leadership presence, understanding of complex industrial agreements, customer centricity and planning and leading diverse teams. These core competencies and your unrelinquished safety focus will ensure success as a key member of the LINX Port Services operations team. About the Position The Senior Operations Manager – Brisbane Port will be accountable for, but not limited to, the key deliverables : Lead the port operational deliverables from the front, driving outcomes through team members and your direct reports, handling cargoes including containers, steel, roll‑on roll‑off and port project cargoes eg. wind turbines. Be present and demonstrate leadership and commercial acumen whilst supporting a team of four direct reports. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT. Embrace and live our client’s safety values whilst maintaining their excellent workplace culture and work environment. About You Demonstrated experience as a capable, confident and present leader in a complex operational environment. Worked successfully within a highly safety sensitive and high‑risk environment. Can evidence a considered, collaborative and forward‑thinking mindset. Experience leading in a unionised (blue‑collar) workplace/s and stevedoring / maritime would be advantageous. Focussed customer centricity and agility when making decisions. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Demonstrated experience working in a team with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Benefits Attractive Remuneration package. Eligible to participate in the Short Term Incentive (STI) Bonus Scheme. Great workplace culture. Supportive team and management. Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program. Working as part of the LINX Port Services team will put you in a strategic position with your career, with opportunities for growth and development along with financial and non‑financial benefits. We're looking for people who share and live our values of BE BRAVE BE BOLD, WE ARE ONE, HOME SAFELY EVERY DAY, ACT LIKE YOU OWN IT & POWERED BY PEOPLE. Our culture embraces diversity across our workforce and we encourage everyone to apply. Next Steps Are you ready to be part of our future? Apply now; please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts. #J-18808-Ljbffr