Trainee Shift Manager

**Job no**: 496532
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Victoria
**Categories**: Management, Transport & Logistics, Cadet / Trainee

**ABOUT US**

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian ports.

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo

**ABOUT YOU**

You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a provide us a recent police check.
- Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply._

**THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is integral in managing our Stevedoring operations and will drive operational and safety performance.

This is a full-time role; however, hours are irregular, and shifts will vary from day to day.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Appropriate communication of company procedures to the operational team through pre start safety and information discussions and meetings
- Selects, prepares and directs the use of appropriate equipment in a safe and productive manner
- Directs and manages the performance of the operations team
- Liaises and communicates with Agents and Vessels’ Chief Officers
- Completes and processes all required documents
- Monitors and ensures compliance with employment terms (EA’s), OH&S and Environmental legislation and company policy and take necessary corrective action
- Identify and submit hazard and near miss reports. Conduct safety observations and recommendations for corrective action to the Portland Port Manager

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Tertiary qualifications within logistics or related field will be highly regarded
- Previous experience within the Stevedoring or Logistics industry
- Sound technical knowledge and experience in vessel operations and planning
- Ability to diagnose, evaluate and resolve operational problems
- Ability to understand awards and workplace agreements
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Maintain effective levels of communication within the organisation to enhance teamwork, productivity and customer focus

**BENEFITS**
- Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
- Discounted health insurance
- Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
- Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder.
- Generous paid parental leave
- Access to Qube wellbeing program

**Advertised**: 08 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 22 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time