Operations Manager — Lead Safe, High-Impact Terminal

Vopak; Darwin; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team lunches and social events

Job summary

Vopak Terminals Darwin is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe, reliable daily operations at the Darwin terminal. You will supervise a team of Operators and ensure product transfers meet global safety and efficiency standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in health, safety and environment leadership, with experience in Major Hazard Facilities or bulk liquid storage. Engineering/Operations Management degree required, and a proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of solid operational leadership experience in safety-critical environments.
• Prior tenure inside Major Hazard Facility (MHF), chemical refinery, or bulk liquid storage asset networks preferred.
• Self-starter who can manage independent site workloads, analyze data trends and stay steady in complex scenarios.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

• Field-driven leadership: conduct safety walkarounds and inspections with frontline teams.
• Drive risk mitigation with JSAs and SWMS to support safe operations.
• Champion the Vopak Integrated Management System and data controls.
• Prepare audits, perform fieldwork, and update SHEQ procedures to optimize workflows.
• Coordinate WHSE committees, emergency simulations, and return-to-work paths.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Operations management

Team management

Industry knowledge

Education

Engineering or Operations Management degree

Job description

Vopak Terminals Darwin is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe, reliable daily operations at the Darwin terminal. You will supervise a team of Operators and ensure product transfers meet global safety and efficiency standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in health, safety and environment leadership, with experience in Major Hazard Facilities or bulk liquid storage. Engineering/Operations Management degree required, and a proactive mindset is essential.