Operations Supervisor

Quantem; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

L&D opportunities

Thanks Recognition

Novated lease

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Quantem is seeking a Compliance & Training Coordinator to support our Pinkenba site. You will partner with the Operations Manager to ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and operational excellence across activities, develop procedures, deliver training, monitor legislative changes, and manage hazard reporting systems.

Key duties include audits, policy development, training record keeping, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while aligning with Quantem's values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in bulk liquid handling or terminal operations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across levels.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Knowledge of permit to work, isolations/LOTO, and field compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and inspections across site operations.
• Maintain compliance records and documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver compliance and training programs.
• Maintain training records and competency assessments.
• Ensure employees understand and adhere to procedures and regulatory obligations.
• Support onboarding and ongoing compliance awareness initiatives.
• Develop, review, and update policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure procedures align with legislative requirements and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain hazard, incident, and corrective action registers.
• Coordinate hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and closure of safety and compliance actions.
• Analyse trends and provide recommendations to improve workplace safety.
• Act as a visible safety leader and conduct toolbox talks.
• Verify critical controls are in place and escalate issues as needed.
• Coach, train, and support operators to build capability and drive excellence.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site presentation.
• Support permit-to-work processes and adherence to procedures.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and standardise frontline activity.
• Maintain accurate logs, permits, and reports; address defects and non-conformances.
• Champion Quantem's values and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Facilitate product stewardship and compliance to quality testing requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Training program delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Quantem is Australia's largest bulk liquid storage company with terminals across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver bulk liquid storage solutions for both hazardous and non-hazardous products to a wide array of businesses and primary industries, for both import and export.

• Our Vision is to be a leading, independent bulk commodities storage company in Asia Pacific.
• Our Purpose is to be a trusted and sustainable partner in our customers' supply chain through strategically advantaged infrastructure.
• Our Values L.E.A.P.S stands for Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Partnership & Safety.

More information can be found on the website at www.quantem.com.au

ABOUT THE POSITION

Working closely with the Operations Manager at our Pinkenba site, you will support our operational teams in maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, safety, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and internal policies while fostering a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. In addition you will play a key role in developing procedures, delivering training, monitoring legislative changes, and managing hazard reporting systems across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and inspections across site operational activities.
• Maintain compliance records and documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver compliance and operational training programs
• Maintain training records and competency assessments.
• Ensure employees understand and adhere to company procedures and regulatory obligations.
• Support onboarding and ongoing compliance awareness initiatives.
• Develop, review, and update operational policies, procedures, work instructions, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure procedures align with legislative requirements and operational best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement through regular review and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain hazard, incident, and corrective action registers.
• Coordinate hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and closure of safety and compliance action within the Quantem EHS management system.
• Analyse trends and provide recommendations to the Terminal Operations manager to improve workplace safety performance.
• Act as a visible safety leader by promoting safe behaviours, conducting toolbox talks, and reinforcing site standards.
• Verify critical controls are in place and effective, intervening and escalating issues when required.
• Coach, train, and support operators to build capability, maintain compliance, and drive operational excellence.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, site presentation, and operational discipline across all work groups .
• Support and influence the permit-to-work processes and ensure adherence to terminal operating procedures and standardised work practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify processes, and standardise frontline activities.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logs, permits, and reports, while promptly addressing defects, hazards, and non-conformances.
• Champion Quantem's values and contribute to a high-performing, engaging team culture through effective leadership, collaboration, and coaching.
• Facilitate product stewardship and compliance to quality testing requirements for speciality products like Tallow, Jet A-1 etc.

About You

• Experience in bulk liquid handling/terminal operations, fuels/chemicals operations, or similar industrial operations environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management principles.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Sound understanding of permit to work and isolations/LOTO and ability to verify field compliance.
• Effective communication skill and proven experience in dealing with different stakeholders including customers
• Ability to supervise contractors/operators and communicate clearly across shifts.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand financial information
• Experience acting as an operational customer interface, including day to day coordination and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in people and organisational management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent record for reliability, attendance and a 'can do' attitude.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Join Quantem for a rewarding career, where our Vision, Purpose, and Values guide us to strive to be an employer of choice in the bulk liquid storage industry. Enjoy some of our exclusive employee benefits, such as:

• Access to a wide range of L&D opportunities.
• Be appreciated in our 'Thanks' Recognition Program.
• Opportunity to grow in your role and your career.
• Need transport? Novated lease options available to finance a used or new car.
• Access to our EAP program for all employees.
• Eligible employees have access to a period of paid parental leave.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We appreciate attitudes, behaviours, and values that align with Quantem's culture. Preferred applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks.