Shift Operator (Lara Lpg Terminal)

Viva Energy Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy Australia is seeking a Shift Operator for the Lara LPG Terminal in Victoria. This permanent full-time onsite role involves autonomous work across day and night shifts on a rotating roster, operating LPG storage and terminal infrastructure with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

You will coordinate product movements, perform inspections, and support maintenance and contractor activities while maintaining records and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ideally trade qualification or technical background (preferred).
• Experience operating industrial plant, process equipment, or working within a related heavy industry environment.
• Ideally experienced with gantry management.
• Robust troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and confidently in an autonomous operational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Effective time management and organisational abilities.
• A collaborative team-focused approach.
• A demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) principles.
• The flexibility to work a rotating roster including day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor LPG storage and terminal infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Coordinate product movements and maintain product quality standards.
• Conduct routine operational inspections, safety checks, and equipment monitoring activities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot operational issues to maintain continuous terminal performance.
• Complete accurate operational record keeping, reporting, and data analysis.
• Manage the safe loading of road tankers in the LPG loading gantry.
• Prioritise daily activities and make informed operational decisions within established procedures.
• Support maintenance and capital project activities, including contractor management and permit-to-work processes.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors carrying out maintenance and project work.
• Maintain terminal security and emergency response preparedness at all times.
• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Trade qualification

Industrial plant operation

Gantry management

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Team focused

HSEQ

Rotating roster

Education

Trade qualification or technical background

Job description

Job Description

At Viva Energy, we play a critical role in supplying the energy Australians rely on every day. We are currently seeking a motivated and safety-focused Shift Operator to join our team at the Lara LPG Terminal, a 24-hour, 7-day operation supporting the safe storage and distribution of LPG across Victoria.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operator or trade-qualified professional who enjoys working in a dynamic industrial environment, solving operational challenges, and contributing to the safe and reliable performance of a critical energy asset.

This is a permanent full-time role, autonomously working onsite with rotating shift work

Key Responsibilities

As a Shift Operator, you will work autonomously across day and night shifts on a rotating roster while collaborating closely with the Terminal Manager and fellow Shift Operators to achieve site objectives.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Lara LPG Storage Terminal, ensuring product quality, coordinating product movements, maintaining site security, and supporting continuous operational excellence.

This is a hands-on operational role requiring sound judgment, strong technical capability, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

You will:

• Operate and monitor LPG storage and terminal infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable operations.


• Coordinate product movements and maintain product quality standards.


• Conduct routine operational inspections, safety checks, and equipment monitoring activities.


• Diagnose and troubleshoot operational issues to maintain continuous terminal performance.


• Complete accurate operational record keeping, reporting, and data analysis.


• Manage the safe loading of road tankers in the LPG loading gantry.


• Prioritise daily activities and make informed operational decisions within established procedures.


• Support maintenance and capital project activities, including contractor management and permit-to-work processes.


• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors carrying out maintenance and project work.


• Maintain terminal security and emergency response preparedness at all times.


• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Ideally trade qualification or technical background (preferred).


• Experience operating industrial plant, process equipment, or working within a related heavy industry environment.


• Ideally experienced with gantry management.


• Robust troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• The ability to work independently and confidently in an autonomous operational environment.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Effective time management and organisational abilities.


• A collaborative team-focused approach.


• A demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) principles.


• The flexibility to work a rotating roster including day and night shifts.

Additional Information

About Viva Energy

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes.

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered. We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Applications close Monday, 16 November 2026