Shipping Operations Assistant

The Wulguru Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Casual role

Career progression to full-time

Experience in shipping and fuel-termr1

Job summary

The Wulguru Group is seeking motivated individuals to join our Shipping Operations team at the Townsville Port. This casual role offers on-the-job training and potential to transition to full-time for the right candidate.

You will be involved in safe handling of fuel shipments, including discharging and refuelling, with duties spanning line walking, wharf, and terminal operations. A strong safety focus and ability to work outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong safety focus and ability to follow procedures.
• Reliable, adaptable and team-oriented.
• Able to work outdoors in port environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to learn and undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety-first culture.
• Carry out shipping and Terminal operational procedures safely.
• Perform monitoring, sampling and testing of fuel products and equipment.
• Complete line walks, wharf and compound duties to support safe vessel loading and unloading operations.
• Assist with laboratory testing and product quality activities as required.
• Perform routine maintenance, housekeeping and general operational support across terminal facilities.
• Work collaboratively with the Shipping Coordinator and wider operations team to ensure safe and efficient shipping activities.

Skills

Safety focus

Reliability

Adaptability

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Are you looking for a career change with long-term opportunities? We are seeking motivated and safety-focused individuals to join our Shipping Operations team, supporting fuel Terminal operations at the Townsville Port.

This is a casual position with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. Full on-the-job training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for people from operational, manufacturing, logistics, maritime, industrial, trade or technical backgrounds.

Role

Working as part of our Shipping Operations team, you'll play a key role in the safe and efficient handling of fuel shipments (Discharging & Refuelling). Duties may include:

• Compound Attendant
• Wharf Attendant
• Pipe Line Patrolling (Line Walking)
• Other Shipping and Terminal Operational duties as directed by the Shore Officer.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and contribute to a "Safety First" culture.

Carry out shipping and Terminal operational procedures safely, efficiently and in accordance with site requirements.

Perform monitoring, sampling and testing of fuel products and associated equipment.

Complete line walks, wharf and compound duties to support safe vessel loading and unloading operations.

Assist with laboratory testing and product quality activities as required.

Perform routine maintenance, housekeeping and general operational support across terminal facilities.

Work collaboratively with the Shipping Coordinator and wider operations team to ensure safe and efficient shipping activities.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who:

Has a strong safety focus and takes pride in following procedures.

Is reliable, adaptable and enjoys working in a team environment.

Can work outdoors in a dynamic port environment.

Has good communication and problem-solving skills.

Follows instructions easily

Is willing to learn and undertake comprehensive on-the-job training.

Holding a current MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card) is advantageous but not essential

Willing to work shift work and on weekends

To be successful in this role you will have a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, good communication skills with a positive and flexible attitude

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive paid on-the-job training.
• Casual role with the opportunity to progress to full-time employment.
• Work in a unique and essential industry.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career development.
• Gain valuable experience across a range of specialised shipping and fuel terminal operations.

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