About South32

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come.

About GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is a South32 Company with the operation being accountable for over 20% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Family friendly 4:3 roster from Darwin/Cairns or residential subject to availability
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.
• For residential employees access to pristine camping and fishing opportunities, well-resourced school and day care facilities and remote living allowances.
• Additional superannuation contributions and participation in the Employee Share Plan

About the role

This is a permanent full-time role being offered on a 4:3 roster (Mon-Thu), FIFO Darwin or Cairns or can be offered as residential on Groote Eylandt subject to housing availability.

Reporting to the Operations Manager Process & Logistics, you will lead the Road Haulage & Port operations including road train product haulage, stockpiling and wharf facilities, stevedoring, tug crews and marine pilotage at our GEMCO operation.

You will continuously identify and implement improvement opportunities by optimising processes and systems and reducing risks.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide safety leadership to your team and pursue opportunities to ensure front line leaders develop an inclusive operating culture
• Optimise the efficient use of the road train fleet to bulk haul material from the mine to port
• Manage Port facilities including product stockpiling and load-out operations
• Provide coordination of shipping plans, vessel vetting, marketing and freight liaison
• Safely deliver marine pilotage, vessel and tug movements, stevedoring and cargo loading
• Manage risks for the Road Haulage & Port areas with a risk reduction mindset
• Integrate and collaborate with maintenance, quality control, planning and marketing teams

About you

You will have significant leadership experience in a bulk materials logistics operation, preferably with experience in a Port operations environment and naturally have a passion and commitment to workplace safety.

In addition, you should have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Maritime, Logistics and/or relevant experience
• Ability to develop, coach and mentor team members to improve engagement, diversity and capability
• Relevant experience in production or logistics processes particularly related to bulk material movement and/or shipping

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded.

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32.

Please note this job advert will close on Sunday 9th April 2023.