Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

TasPorts | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

About the role

The purpose of this position is the provision of oversight and management of all TasPorts port operational functions within the assigned region. This includes operational strategy, P&L; accountability for all landside operations, infrastructure maintenance, leadership and coordination of all team members and physical work execution and extensive internal and external stakeholder management.

This role can be based in either Devonport or Burnie.

About you

We are seeking an experienced leader to drive an integrated operations culture across the region, bringing together diverse teams and work practices under a shared commitment to safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. The successful candidate will establish and lead a disciplined operational delivery approach that strengthens safety leadership, enhances planning and performance visibility, clarifies responsibilities, and ensures the secure and effective delivery of business objectives.

The key experiences we are looking for includes:

- Highly developed safety leadership, people management and operational delivery skills, preferably in an industrial, resources or ports environment





- Demonstrated ability in planning and programming of asset maintenance work management and response activities.

- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience in financial management and control of projects and contracts

- Highly developed analytical, problem solving, self-management and time management skills

- Highly developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to manage a diverse range of staff, contractors, clients and stakeholders

- Proficient in the use of Microsoft computer packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and be conversant in engineering related computer design programs.

- Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship management skills

What you will have

Essential

- Current drivers licence

- Demonstrated experience leading diverse operational teams with accountability for P&L; and safety performance outcomes

Desirable

- Trade or Tertiary qualifications (in relevant discipline)

- Minimum of five years’ experience in a senior leadership role or equivalent related experience in an asset management or operational role.

Where to next?

TasPorts offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

- Cover Letter

- Current CV

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: www.tasports.com.au, or to learn more about this career opportunity, please contact our Recruitment team via email: [email protected]

Applications close 12noon Friday 28th August.

📌 Regional Operations Manager (Burnie)
🏢 TasPorts
📍 Burnie