Operation Superintendent

Job no: 496702

Work type: Full time

Location: South Australia

Categories: Transport & Logistics, Trades and Services, Supervisor / Team Leader

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 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.

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a provide us a recent police check.

Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Operations Manager and based in Adelaide, this role is responsible for the planning, direction and control of stevedoring operations with a focus on people, productivity and meeting customer requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner. You will ideally come from a ports/stevedoring background and have extensive people/operations management experience. Your key focus will be day-to-day operations and medium-term planning to maximize the efficiency of the port. This role also includes financial and productivity management through planning and measuring performance processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day to day running of the Adelaide business along with the Operations Manager
• Over sight of labour management including allocations for all operations
• Management of the Microster System to ensure daily requirements are met
• Prepare work/shift rosters for all operations.
• Liaise with Clients
• Ensure contracts are being serviced in accordance with their terms and conditions
• Management of the annual leave process
• Assistance with staff development in conjunction with operational requirements
• FSE hours management, ensuring target hours are met
• Management of the Microster System to ensure daily requirements are met
• Focal point of contact for all key clients and management of pre and post operational meetings
• Management of vessel planning, ensuring shift managers have the tools and information required to effectively and efficiently stevedore vessels.
• Measuring performance through set KPI's and goal setting.
• Management of productivity data for all vessel types
• Weekly & Monthly safety and financial reporting.
• Communications – effective communication to the leadership group.
• Report daily to the Operations Manager on the previous twenty-four (24) hours performance and outcomes of plan versus actual
• Prepares a medium term (one week) and long term plan (four weeks) in advance for operations managers sign off.
• Assist with toolbox meetings (held daily)
• Assist in the functional running and scheduling of HSE, CIP, and ERC committees; attend port users, and port operations meetings.
• Support business development activities and projects

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Current driver's licence
• Previous experience in stevedoring and other high risk port activities
• PC Literacy including competency in the full MS software suite, specifically MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively utilise the Microster operating system to manage labour allocation
• Previous industrial relations experience
• Demonstrated strength in written and oral communications to multiple operating levels
• Sound technical knowledge and experience in vessel operations and planning
• Experience leading and managing people
• Knowledge of WHS&E requirements and obligations
• Sound understanding of industry awards and workplace agreements
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people
• The ability to work shift work at short notice and the hours necessary to fulfil the requirements of the position

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 Sonder.
• Generous paid parental leave
• Access to Qube wellbeing program

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.

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

Advertised: 15 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time