Shift Leader: Drive Safe, High-Impact Terminal Ops

Patrick Terminals; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Patrick Terminals is Australia's leading container terminal operator with sites across major ports. The Shift Manager will lead a team on the Fremantle Terminal, delivering safe, efficient stevedoring while driving continuous improvement and meeting performance targets.

You will liaise with vessel personnel, manage labour costs, and ensure SOP compliance, with a focus on safety and customer service on shift.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in heavy industry (Maritime, Road Transport, Manufacturing, Mining or Defence).
• Strong stakeholder influence to align objectives across diverse groups.
• Proven track record in leading teams to deliver operational requirements safely.
• Experience with crane operations and shift planning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage operations to deliver effective, safe stevedoring.
• Lead and motivate the team to meet shift targets.
• Liaise with vessel personnel and NC regarding lashing and stow requirements.
• Deliver continuous operational improvements to meet performance targets.
• Monitor hazards and incidents on shift and manage them.
• Manage labour costs within budget.
• Ensure SOP compliance and conduct toolbox talks.
• Provide customer service focus in decisions.
• Promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Maritime operations

Shift planning

Vessel planning software

Crane operations knowledge

Coaching and development

Stakeholder management

MSIC eligibility

Terminal operations

MS Office

Tools

Vessel planning software

Terminal operating systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patrick Terminals is Australia's leading container terminal operator with sites across major ports. The Shift Manager will lead a team on the Fremantle Terminal, delivering safe, efficient stevedoring while driving continuous improvement and meeting performance targets.

You will liaise with vessel personnel, manage labour costs, and ensure SOP compliance, with a focus on safety and customer service on shift.