Group Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Riverside Marine Full time

About Riverside Marine
Riverside Marine is one of Australia's leading and long-established marine companies, having been founded in Brisbane in 1926.

It operates the following divisions, each under their own brand:

  • Riverside Marine Townsville
  • Riverside Industrial Sands
  • Riverside Pilotage
  • Rivtow Marine
  • Riverside Oceanic
The company operates throughout Queensland and Western Australia. The business is diverse, but all have a connection with marine or shipping activity.

They include dredging, towage, sand drying & manufacturing, tug & barge transport, passenger and car ferries amongst other exciting marine activities on the beautiful Australian coast.


Riverside Marine's long-term success relies on:

  • Protecting the health and safety of people who work for us and receive our services;
  • Providing high standards of customer service;
  • Meeting our legal obligations, codes of practice and standards;
  • Protecting the environment everywhere we operate;
We are now looking to onboard an experienced Group Operations Manager.

You will work closely with the CEO and together with business unit management, share responsibility for ensuring we are meeting the high quality and safety standards our customers and stakeholders expect from us.


Duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Work closely with the heads of Safety and Technical to deliver outcomes acceptable to our customers. This will include ISO certification and monitoring of various customer driven KPI expectations.
  • Reinforcement of company Safety Management System at an operational level, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and continuous improvement thereof
  • Review all operational requirements as per our contractual obligations and ensure these are performed by the business units.
  • Work closely with our external safety advisors to maintain compliance.
  • Oversee the marine operations of the group, ensuring the efficient and effective execution of key projects and processes
  • Build and mentor a highperforming operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional development
  • Establish and enforce compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and industry standards.

Required Qualifications and Training

  • A minimum of ten years' experience in Marine industry in a similar or related role.
  • A strong understanding of Critical Risk Management frameworks, preferably with a track record of dealing with large corporates.
  • A strong understanding of appropriate capital management strategies and sound floating plant maintenance practices.
  • Formal marine qualification and management experience required.
  • Good understanding of business management (people and process)
  • Proven ability to lead, direct and deliver results within agreed time frames

Essential Criteria

  • Marine expert
  • Project management capability
  • Developed leadership and influencing skills ensuring robust stakeholder management
  • Strong organisational skills and customer service focus
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills
  • Display a high level of safety awareness
  • Demonstrate sound decision making capabilities
  • Have a strong focus on continuous improvement and learning

Selection Process
Navigate to our shores and we will be prepared to be interviewed by you.

We will respect your right to ask whatever you want of us to help you make sure you choose the right company to join.

We will jealously guard our team to make sure you will be a positive contributor.

We are Riverside Marine - Always Ready
The role is based at our beautiful office in leafy Newstead. Premium coffee and snacks provided.

We offer cash back on your gym membership fees, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and access to additional perks via our corporate partners.


  • Group Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Woolworths Group Full time

    At Woolworths, we create better experiences together for a better tomorrow. We play a critical role in the community, ensuring everyone can access the products they need and love. We are broadening our ecosystem with forward-thinking solutions to continue delivering great experiences for our customers, who are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia u&u Recruitment Partners Full time

    About the Role:You will be responsible for supervising and ensuring the efficient operation of the company's cloud services, network, client servers, databases and equipment. This includes managing the IT staff responsible for monitoring and diagnosing network and hardware problems in Brisbane and across the South Pacific.You will also work closely with...

  • Group General Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Group Full time

    This Health, Safety and Environment role sits within a multi-disciplinary team at the Downer Group level with a key objective in supporting the operational businesses in achieving its Zero Harm goal. This Zero Harm specialist risk management role will assist in advancing the risk and safety culture change agenda of the organisation and will also play a key...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Group Full time

    Newly created role Due to expansion within the business and merger into a Trans-Tasman operational model we are on the lookout for a highly experienced Data Governance Manager. This is a full-time permanent position and can be based in any of our offices in NSW,VIC, QLD with Hybrid working arrangements.THE ROLE:The Group Manager Data Governance is...

  • Group Quality Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia BMD Group Full time

    At BMD, our business is our people.It is the unique contributions of our people that allows us to grow to take on a record pipeline of work. We have operations in every state and territory in Australia and now have experts across the globe in the Philippines and the United Kingdom.In this exciting and challenging position, you will be working in the Port of...

  • Group Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Lycopodium Full time

    With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Bank of Queensland Full time

    About the RoleThe Advisor - Group Operations Compliance plays a vital role in ensuring that Group Operations initiatives comply with relevant financial services regulations, including the National Consumer Protection Credit Protection Act, ASIC Act, and others. In this role you will contribute to process improvement, support regulatory changes, and assist in...

  • Operations Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Woolworths Group Full time

    Management - Area/Multi-site (Retail & Consumer Products) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights We truly care about our Team Members, prioritising flexible work, mental health and wellbeingCollaborate across the business with like minded leaders to create a great team first cultureOperations Manager - QLD (Logan Gold Coast, NSW...

  • Group Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Lycopodium Limited Full time

    With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ALPA Full time

    About ALPAWe are the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) and our mission is to operate successful and responsible businesses emphasising local employment, training, career pathways, customer service, and safety.Having been in operations for nearly 50 years, from humble beginnings, we have grown to be Australia's largest financially independent...

  • Group Fitness Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Fitness & Lifestyle Group Full time

    As Australia's premier, privately-owned fitness organisation, Goodlife Health Clubs is in a unique position to kickstart your career in the sector.We currently operate97 premium clubs in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia - providing improved health, well-being and a sense of accomplishment to more than 270,000 members.Our members...

  • Group Fitness Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Fitness & Lifestyle Group Full time

    As Australia's premier, privately-owned fitness organisation, Goodlife Health Clubs is in a unique position to kickstart your career in the sector.We currently operate97 premium clubs in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia - providing improved health, well-being and a sense of accomplishment to more than 270,000 members.Our members...

  • Group Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Woolworths Full time

    At Woolworths, we create better experiences together for a better tomorrow. We play a critical role in the community, ensuring everyone can access the products they need and love. We are broadening our ecosystem with forward-thinking solutions to continue delivering great experiences for our customers, who are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're...

  • Operations Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Super Retail Group Full time

    Phew Peak is almost over.. Is it time to consider working on the other side of the table - as the Customer? Are you a seasoned transport Operations Manager ready to use your skills and knowledge to manage transport supplier relationships for a National retailer? Have you managed high performing transport teams and totally GET the Safety, Governance and...

  • Group Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Woolworths Full time

    At Woolworths, we create better experiences together for a better tomorrow. We play a critical role in the community, ensuring everyone can access the products they need and love. We are broadening our ecosystem with forward-thinking solutions to continue delivering great experiences for our customers, who are at the heart of everything we do. Whether...

  • Group Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Lindsay Australia Ltd Full time

    Transport / Logistics / Drivers Management Brisbane Permanent / Full Time 23/5/2024 Join a leading Australian rural, transport & logistics company Based at our Acacia Ridge depot managing the team of 20 across multiple sites Suited to an individual from a transport, HSE, heavy industry background About the Company: The Lindsay Group proudly...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia The Star Entertainment Group Full time

    Internal OpportunityAbout usAbout the roleReporting directly to the General Manger Workforce Performance, the Group Manager Workforce Planning leads a team of analysts, planners and schedulers to ensure the effective and efficient planning and management of labour resources across all properties. Your focus will be to utilise, adapt and improve existing...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Bank of Queensland Full time

    About the RoleHere at BOQ Group we have been busy working behind the scenes building out our fast-growing Compliance team for an exciting and ambitious future-stateYou may have seen we have plenty of Risk-related roles to choose from. We are strengthening, simplifying, and digitising, whilst ensuring our foundations are in place. With foundation comes...

  • Business Group Leader

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia GHD Group Full time

    Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future. And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change. We'll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive...

  • Operations Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Windsor Group Full time

    Need business acumen + qualifications plus experience - in community care Tactful, intuitive, passionate & responsive leader in a changing industry Attractive 6 figure salary with 11% super + salary sacrificeExperienced Aged & Disability Care expert with the operational skills + core values to drive an operation where aged individuals from CALD communities...