Site Coordinator - Mackay

Viva Energy Australia; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy Australia invites applications for a Site Coordinator at our Mackayfuel terminal in Queensland. This full-time role leads a two-person team, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient terminal operations with occasional after-hours work for shipments.

You will champion HSSE, audits, emergency readiness, training, and continuous improvement, collaborating with supply ops and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading operational teams with a focus on collaboration and performance.
• Strong supervisory and mentoring skills to uplift team capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, self-driven approach with sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Experience in fuel terminal operations, asset management, and capital program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Champion HSSE performance and a culture of Goal Zero and zero harm.
• Ensure site compliance with HSSE regulations and audits.
• Maintain emergency response readiness and equipment testing.
• Lead and develop your team with inclusive leadership and engagement.
• Oversee training and competency development for site staff.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in safety and risk management.
• Lead asset integrity planning across capital and maintenance programs.
• Liaise with third-party providers and JV partner.
• Collaborate daily with Viva Energy’s supply operations team.
• Build relationships with regulators, local council and community.
• Manage shipping schedules, product availability and quality assurance.
• Operate terminal routines including monitoring, sampling, testing fuels, permit to work, and truck loading.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

HSSE

Stakeholder management

Operations

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.

At Viva Energy, we play a critical role in supporting Australia’s fuel security and energy supply, while actively contributing to the transition toward more sustainable, lower‑carbon energy solutions.

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Site Coordinator to join our Queensland terminal operations team at our Mackayfuel facility.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will lead a small team of two and be responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient terminal operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on leadership position and is passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement.

This role is a full‑time role with working days being Monday to Friday with some additional hours required outside of this when shipments come in on evenings, weekends or public holidays.

Job Description

• Champion Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) performance, fostering a culture of Goal Zero and zero harm.
• Ensure site compliance with HSSE regulations, including management system implementation, WorkSafe and EPA audits, and assurance activities.
• Maintain emergency response readiness, including procedure reviews and equipment testing to current standards.
• Lead and develop your team, promoting inclusive leadership and strong employee engagement.
• Oversee training and competency development for site operations staff.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in safety and risk management.
• Lead asset integrity planning and execution across capital and maintenance programs.
• Liaise effectively with third‑party providers and our Joint Venture partner.
• Collaborate daily with Viva Energy’s supply operations team.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders including regulators, local council, and the community.
• Manage shipping schedules, product availability, and quality assurance processes.
• Efficient operation of the terminal, including personal completion of operational activities such as monitoring, sampling and testing fuels, controlling maintenance works through the permit to work system, supporting truck loading operations, inspecting plant and equipment, and the receipt of fuels from ship imports.

Qualifications

About you:

You are a confident and capable leader with a practical mindset and a passion for safe, efficient operations.

You bring:

• Proven experience leading operational teams with a focus on collaboration and performance.
• Strong supervisory and mentoring skills to uplift team capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, self‑driven approach with sound judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Experience in fuel terminal operations, asset management, and capital program delivery.A strong commitment to HSSE compliance and safe work systems.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic operational environment. If you’re ready to lead from the front and help shape the future of our Mackay terminal, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Note: Only applications from candidates who hold full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.