Shift Team Leader (24/7) / Team Leader Shift Relief

United Petroleum; Hastings; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent leadership role

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development & training

Exposure to diverse terminal ops

Job summary

United Terminals Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Shift Team Leader (24/7) or Team Leader Shift Relief to join our Hastings Terminal. Reporting to the Terminal Manager, you will lead a 24/7 rotating roster and be the senior operational representative outside business hours. You will drive safety, manage emergency response, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with Major Hazard Facility requirements at Hastings Terminal.

Qualifications

• Experience in fuel terminal, petroleum, oil & gas, chemical processing or similar high-risk operations.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a 24/7 environment.
• Strong understanding of Major Hazard Facility operations or regulated industries.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating operational activities.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and safe work practices.
• Experience with emergency response and incident management.
• Commitment to compliance and safety.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe day-to-day terminal operations across a 24/7 roster.
• Act as the management representative outside normal business hours.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and liaise with emergency services.
• Supervise contractors and shipping operations.
• Manage road tanker loading/unloading.
• Coordinate pipeline, jetty and fuel storage operations.
• Ensure compliance with Major Hazard Facility legislation and company procedures.
• Manage permits to work and site isolations.
• Support maintenance planning and safety-critical activities.
• Coach and mentor operational personnel.
• Conduct inductions, competency assessments and training.
• Complete operational reporting, stock control and shift documentation.
• Support aviation fuel quality compliance and JIG standards.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

24/7 leadership

hse/safety leadership

regulated industry knowledge

contractor management

emergency response

risk management

stakeholder liaison

operational excellence

Job description

Are you an experienced terminal operations professional with a passion for safety, leadership and operational excellence?

United Terminals Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Shift Team Leader (24/7) or Team Leader Shift Relief to join our high-performing Operations team at our Hastings Terminal.

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a critical leadership role within a Major Hazard Facility (MHF), ensuring the safe and efficient operation of one of Australia's key fuel terminals while leading people, managing risk and driving operational excellence.

About Us

United Terminals Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of United Petroleum Pty Ltd and operates fuel terminals across Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.

Our terminals are Major Hazard Facilities operating under stringent regulatory requirements, where safety, environmental responsibility and operational reliability are at the forefront of everything we do.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Terminal Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Hastings Terminal on a 24/7 rotating roster.

As the senior operational representative outside normal business hours, you will provide leadership across terminal operations, emergency response, contractor management, maintenance coordination and compliance activities while ensuring all operations are conducted safely and in accordance with our Major Hazard Facility Safety Case.

For the Team Leader Shift Relief position, you will also coordinate shift coverage across the 24/7 roster and provide operational support during planned and unplanned leave.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Leading safe day-to-day terminal operations across a 24/7 rotating roster
• Acting as the management representative outside normal business hours
• Promoting and maintaining an exceptional safety culture
• Coordinating emergency response activities and acting as the first point of contact for emergency services
• Supervising contractors and shipping operations
• Managing road tanker loading and unloading activities
• Coordinating pipeline, jetty and fuel storage operations
• Ensuring compliance with Major Hazard Facility legislation, environmental obligations and company procedures
• Managing permits to work and site isolations
• Supporting maintenance planning and ensuring safety-critical maintenance activities are completed
• Coaching, mentoring and assessing operational personnel
• Conducting inductions, competency assessments and operational training
• Completing operational reporting, stock control and shift documentation
• Supporting aviation fuel quality compliance and JIG standards
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

To succeed in this role you will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience in fuel terminal, petroleum, oil & gas, chemical processing or other high-risk industrial operations
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a 24/7 operational environment
• Strong understanding of Major Hazard Facility (MHF) operations or similar regulated industries
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating operational activities
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and safe work practices
• Experience with emergency response and incident management
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to compliance
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound operational decisions
• A genuine commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience in aviation fuel quality systems, shipping operations or pipeline operations will be highly regarded.

Why Join United Terminals?

At United Terminals, safety is more than a priority—it's our culture.

You’ll join a highly skilled and supportive operations team where you’ll be trusted to lead, make decisions and contribute to the ongoing success of our terminal operations.

We offer:

• A permanent leadership opportunity
• Competitive remuneration package
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to diverse terminal operations across Australia
• Opportunities to support major projects and other terminal locations
• A collaborative, safety-focused culture
• Career progression within the United Petroleum Group.