Terminal Manager - LPG

Origin Energy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 weeks parental leave

Flexible return options

Additional four weeks leave annually

Origin Foundation community programmes

Discounted electricity, gas, internet

EV car subscriptions

Job summary

Origin Energy’s LPG Operations & Field Services team is seeking a Terminal Manager based at the Bulwer Island terminal in Brisbane, overseeing two terminals. You will lead terminal operations, site maintenance and imports, while developing a diverse team of terminal operators in a safe, collaborative environment.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams to improve performance, manage costs and ensure regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on safety, customer service and leadership excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Management or Project Management, or relevant trade qualification plus industry experience.
• Around five years’ experience leading, coaching or developing teams in a complex operational environment.
• Experience in terminal or operational site management, preferably LPG, natural gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing or a comparable operational environment.
• Experience with contractor management, safety, risk and regulatory compliance, ideally including exposure to a Major Hazard Facility environment.
• Commercial awareness with budgeting, improving operational performance and contributing to business outcomes.
• Effective communication, people leadership and relationship-building skills, with ability to support teams through change and encourage continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day terminal operations, maintenance and imports.
• Coach and develop terminal operators; foster safety culture.
• Improve operational performance and manage costs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Engineering, Scheduling and Service & Installation teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and enhance supply chain performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & development

Operational leadership

Contractor management

Safety & regulatory

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Education

Engineering/Management degree

Job description

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• Lead a large operational team and shape terminal performance, safety and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in optimising LPG supply chain operations, asset reliability and long-term site plan

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About the role

Join Origin’s LPG Operations & Field Services team as an Terminal Manager, based at our Bulwer Island terminal in Brisbane overseeing two terminals.

This is an important leadership opportunity overseeing terminal operations, site maintenance and imports, while supporting and developing a diverse team of terminal operators and creating an environment where people can work safely, contribute ideas and perform at their best.

Working collaboratively with teams across Logistics, Engineering, Scheduling and Service & Installation, you’ll help improve operational performance, continuously enhance the way we work and manage costs effectively, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, customer service and regulatory compliance.

Why this role matters

• Support, coach and develop a team of terminal operators, fostering an inclusive and positive safety culture.
• Oversee day-to-day terminal operations, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, throughput and operational efficiency.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, reduce costs and enhance supply chain performance.
• Coordinate site maintenance, asset upgrades and capital planning to support reliable and compliant operations.
• Help ensure the site meets safety requirements, operating procedures, licence conditions and regulatory standards.
• Build collaborative relationships across internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to achieve shared business objectives and deliver excellent customer service.

What will you bring?

• A Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Management or Project Management, or a relevant Gas, Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification combined with relevant industry experience.
• Around five years’ experience leading, coaching or developing teams in a complex operational environment.
• Relevant experience in terminal or operational site management, ideally within LPG, natural gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing or a comparable operational environment.
• Experience across contractor management, safety, risk and regulatory compliance, ideally including exposure to a Major Hazard Facility environment.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, improving operational performance and contributing to business outcomes.
• Effective communication, people leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to support teams through change and encourage continuous improvement.

So, why join us?

21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.

Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.

Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.

Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.

Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.

Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

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