Terminal Manager - Lara

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

Job summary

Viva Energy in Lara, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to lead seven Shift Supervisors and oversee all terminal operations with a relentless focus on safety, reliability and asset integrity.

Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will champion HSSE compliance, drive continuous improvement and coordinate stakeholder engagement while building a high-performing, safety-driven team at the Lara Terminal.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of seven Shift Supervisors and ensure safe, compliant and efficient terminal operations.
• Champion safety-first culture and drive operational performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership across health, safety, security and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate asset integrity management and maintenance programs to ensure long-term reliability.
• Manage relationships with regulators, local government, community representatives and business partners.
• Oversee interfaces related to scheduling, product availability, laboratory and quality functions.

Skills

Operational leadership

People leadership

Terminal operations

HSSE knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & relationship building

Continuous improvement

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.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Terminal Manager to join our team at the Lara Terminal.

Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will lead a team of seven Shift Supervisors and take overall responsibility for terminal operations, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the facility. This is a critical leadership role focused on delivering exceptional safety performance, operational excellence, asset integrity and stakeholder engagement.

If you are a people-focused leader with a strong operational background and a passion for safety, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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