Terminal Manager - Lara

Viva Energy Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy Australia seeks a Terminal Manager to champion a safety-first culture while driving operational performance and continuous improvement across the Lara terminal in Victoria, Australia. The role provides leadership across health, safety, security and environmental compliance, asset management, emergency preparedness and workforce capability.

You will lead a team to ensure safe, reliable and efficient terminal operations, manage asset integrity programs and deliver capital projects,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams within industrial, energy, manufacturing, logistics, terminal or process environments.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and inspire others.
• Experience managing terminal operations, asset management programs and capital project delivery.
• A solid understanding of HSSE systems, regulatory compliance and safe work practices.
• Ability to balance business priorities, stakeholder expectations and operational requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging across all levels of an organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on achieving operational excellence and sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture while driving terminal performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership across HSSE, asset management, emergency preparedness and workforce capability.
• Foster accountability and an inclusive, high-performing operations team.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, local government and business partners.
• Coordinate refinery scheduling interfaces and product availability where applicable.

Job description

As Terminal Manager, you will champion a strong safety-first culture while driving operational performance and continuous improvement across the site. You will provide leadership across health, safety, security and environmental compliance, asset management, emergency preparedness and workforce capability.

Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)

• Foster and lead a culture that supports our commitment to Goal Zero and achieving no harm to people, assets or the environment.
• Ensure compliance with all HSSE requirements, including Safety Case obligations, WorkSafe and EPA requirements, audits and assurance activities.
• Maintain emergency response readiness by reviewing procedures, overseeing training exercises and ensuring emergency equipment is tested and maintained to required standards.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing operations team, creating an inclusive and engaged workplace culture.
• Drive workforce capability through effective training, competency development and succession planning.
• Promote accountability, collaboration and continuous learning across the team.

Operational Excellence

• Lead the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient terminal operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, productivity and risk management outcomes.
• Ensure operational and maintenance activities are planned and executed to the highest standards.

Asset Integrity & Reliability

• Support the development and execution of the site's Asset Integrity Management Plan.
• Lead the implementation of maintenance and capital improvement programs to ensure long-term asset reliability and performance.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, local government, community representatives and business partners.
• Manage key operational interfaces relating to refinery scheduling, product availability, laboratory and quality functions.

Qualifications

About you:

You are an experienced operational leader who thrives in a safety-critical environment and has a proven ability to build engaged, high-performing teams.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams within industrial, energy, manufacturing, logistics, terminal or process environments.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and inspire others.
• Experience managing terminal operations, asset management programs and capital project delivery.
• A solid understanding of HSSE systems, regulatory compliance and safe work practices.
• The ability to balance business priorities, stakeholder expectations and operational requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging across all levels of an organisation and with external stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on achieving operational excellence and sustainable outcomes.

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.

Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.

Terminal Manager - Lara Lara, Victoria, Australia