Terminal Manager

Australian Terminal Operations Management; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Terminal Operations Management Pty Ltd (ATOM) invites applications for a Terminal Manager to lead the Gladstone fuel terminals. The role has end-to-end accountability for safety, reliability and performance, with responsibility for people, budgets and asset integrity.

You will drive HSSEQ performance, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met while delivering continuous improvement across the terminal network.

Qualifications

• You are an experienced operational leader in terminal operations or similar.
• Strong HSSEQ leadership capability and safety culture.
• Experience managing operational budgets and assets.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
• Strong risk management and problem solving abilities.
• Structured, collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Champion ATOM's safety culture and lead HSSEQ performance.
• Oversee safe receipt, storage and distribution of fuels; ensure reliable operations.
• Lead MoC processes for site improvements and upgrades.
• Manage operational and maintenance budgets and support capex planning.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors and regulators; share best practices.
• Provide marine interface oversight as Shore Officer for safe vessel discharge.

Skills

Leadership

HSSEQ leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Decision making

Industrial safety

Job description

Lead a Critical Fuel Terminal Operation

Australian Terminal Operations Management Pty Ltd (ATOM) is one of Australia's largest bulk fuel terminal operators, managing a national network of more than 20 fuel terminals. Jointly owned by BP Australia and UGL, we provide safe, reliable and efficient fuel storage, handling, maintenance and engineering services that support Australia's critical fuel supply infrastructure.

Introduction

At ATOM, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Supported by strong governance, operational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, we combine the scale and capability of our parent companies with the agility of a specialised operator.

Our people are our greatest strength. We are proud to have a highly engaged workforce, with 96% of employees recommending ATOM as a great place to work in our 2025 People Engagement Survey.

About The Role

As Terminal Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of ATOM's Gladstone fuel terminals. You will lead site operations, drive safety performance, manage key stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with operational, regulatory and customer requirements.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with end‑to‑end accountability for terminal performance, people, safety and asset reliability.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Safety Leadership

• Champion ATOM's strong safety culture and lead HSSEQ performance.
• Drive incident management, risk assessment and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure all terminal activities are conducted safely and in full compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the safe receipt, storage and distribution of fuel products.
• Ensure reliable and efficient terminal operations.
• Lead Management of Change (MoC) processes for site improvements and upgrades.

Financial & Asset Management

• Manage operational and maintenance budgets.
• Support capital planning and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency opportunities across the terminal.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors and industry partners.
• Liaise effectively with regulatory bodies, port authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Share best practices across the ATOM network.

Specialist Accountability

• Provide marine interface oversight as Shore Officer, ensuring safe vessel discharge operations and effective marine risk management.

About You

You are an experienced operational leader with a strong background in high‑hazard or industrial environments. You are comfortable taking ownership, leading teams through example and making sound decisions in a safety‑critical operation.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in terminal operations, fuel, energy, mining, chemical processing or a similar industry.
• Strong HSSEQ leadership capability.
• Experience managing operational budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
• Strong risk management and problem solving abilities.
• A practical, structured and collaborative leadership style.

Why Join ATOM?

• End to end leadership responsibility for a critical operation.
• The opportunity to directly influence safety, reliability and performance outcomes.
• Strong exposure to customers, regulators and senior stakeholders.
• A supportive, values‑driven culture.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits, including salary continuance insurance.
• The opportunity to contribute to Australia's essential fuel supply network.

Our Values

Safety | Respect | Integrity & Accountability | Teamwork | Simplicity | Customer Focus

If you're ready to lead a high‑performing terminal operation where safety, people and performance come first, we'd like to hear from you.