Shift Operator (Lara LPG Terminal)

Viva Energy; Lara; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy is seeking a motivated Shift Operator to join the Lara LPG Terminal, a 24-hour operation ensuring safe storage and loading of LPG across Victoria. This permanent full-time role is onsite with a rotating day/night roster.

You will operate and monitor terminal infrastructure, coordinate product movements, perform safety checks, and work with the Terminal Manager to maintain high safety and reliability in a critical energy asset.

Qualifications

• Ideally a trade qualification or technical background (preferred).
• Experience operating industrial plant, process equipment, or in a related heavy industry environment.
• Ideally experienced with gantry management.
• Robust troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in an autonomous operational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Effective time management and organisational abilities.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) principles.
• 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 procedures.
• Support maintenance and capital project activities, including contractor management and permit-to-work processes.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors during 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 experience

gantry management

troubleshooting

autonomy

communication

time management

team collaboration

HSEQ

roster flexibility

Job description

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. Through our acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.

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.
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• 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.