Terminal Interface Manager

Flinders Port Holdings Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 extra weeks annual leave

Volunteer leave up to 8 hours/year

Health subsidy $299/year

Inclusive workplace

Private health insurance discounts

Job summary

Flinders Port Holdings Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Terminal Interface Manager to lead landside operations at the Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal. You will oversee container movement through landside and rail, working with transport operators, customers and internal teams to improve performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency and strong stakeholder relationships across South Australia’s supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, shipping or warehousing and container logistics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with customer expectations.
• Qualifications in leadership, business, logistics or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety improvements and policy implementation.
• Manage Vehicle Booking System and rail ops to maximise landside capacity.
• Oversee allocation of people, equipment and resources.
• Develop budgets and KPIs, mitigate risks.
• Build relationships with landside customers and transport operators.
• Identify opportunities to boost productivity through data.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Biosecurity regs

Maritime security

Education

Business/Logistics degree

Job description

Flinders Port Holdings own and operate Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal, the port of Port Adelaide as well as the six key regional ports of Port Giles, Port Lincoln, Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Klein Point and Thevenard.

We also provide integrated supply chain solutions through Flinders Warehousing and Distribution. Beyond ports, we deliver hydrographic survey services through HydroSurvey Australia.

Flinders Port Holdings is ranked as one of South Australia’s top 10 companies, with an annual turnover of more than $300 million. We employ over 650 people and indirectly support 24,000 jobs in South Australia.

Through our operations we facilitate over $25 billion in international trade annually and are the key platform for South Australian two-way trade in goods.

Role Overview

We're looking for an experienced Terminal Interface Manager to lead landside operations at Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal (FACT).

In this key leadership role, you'll oversee the movement of containers through our landside and rail operations, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable service for our customers. Working closely with transport operators, customers and internal teams, you'll play an important role in improving operational performance, strengthening relationships and keeping South Australia's supply chain moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive continuous improvement in safety performance, including the implementation and ongoing review of policies, procedures and work practices, with particular focus on training, risk and hazard management, and injury prevention;
• Lead the management and optimisation of the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) and rail operations to maximise landside capacity, efficiency and service delivery;
• Oversee the allocation and utilisation of people, equipment and operational resources to ensure business, operational and customer requirements are effectively met;
• Develop, manage and monitor financial budgets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), proactively identifying and mitigating risks to service delivery, financial performance and forecast operational requirements;
• Build, foster and maintain effective relationships with landside customers, transport operators and key stakeholders across the broader South Australian supply chain; and
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve landside productivity, capacity, service delivery and operational efficiency through continuous improvement and effective use of operational data.

About you

We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader who understands the complexities of logistics and supply chain operations and enjoys working with people to deliver results.

You'll bring experience in logistics, shipping or warehousing, transport and container logistics, along with the ability to balance operational priorities, customer expectations and commercial outcomes.

You'll also have:

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Experience using operational data to identify improvements and drive performance;
• A sound understanding of regulatory requirements, including biosecurity and Australian Border Force processes; and
• Relevant qualifications in leadership, business, logistics or supply chain management, or equivalent industry experience.

You'll also need a current driver's licence and the ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

Benefits

• Ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per annum
• Up to 8 paid hours per annum to volunteer
• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy
• Supportive, motivated and fun team environment
• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity
• Corporate discounts on private health insurance with Medibank
• Dress for your day office attire

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you.

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of this role, along with the ability to obtain and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC). If you don't currently hold an MSIC, don't worry - we'll support you through the application process if you're successful.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close: 11:59pm 16 November 2026

Want to know more?

If you would like to understand more about the role you can contact the Talent Acquisition Partner via the following email: ••••@fphgroup.com.au

Flinders Port Holdings is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, please contact our team via the email address above so we can assist you.

At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers.