Supply Base Operator - Off Shore Varanus Island Supply Base

Energy Logistix (ELX) is seeking highly organised and safety‑driven Supply Base Officers to support freight, inventory and compliance operations for the Varanus Island Hub—one of Australia’s most unique logistics environments. As a Class A Nature Reserve and offshore gas processing facility, Varanus Island requires exceptional attention to detail, strict quarantine and biosecurity control and disciplined freight coordination.

This role is central to maintaining reliable supply to the Island, protecting environmental integrity and upholding ELX’s Mission Zero safety culture. You will work closely with the supply base team, marine and helicopter transport providers, Santos site personnel and the Operations Manager WA to ensure freight movements are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate all inbound and outbound freight, backloads and equipment movements to and from Varanus Island via vessel and helicopter

Conduct strict quarantine and biosecurity inspections in accordance with Class A Nature Reserve requirements

Prepare, verify and maintain accurate dangerous goods (DG) documentation, manifests, con notes, PODs and all freight paperwork via SAP4Hana

Maintain precise warehouse, inventory and stock records, ensuring GR/GI and system updates are completed within required timeframes using clients SAP systems

Liaise with Perth Supply base to confirm freight bookings, schedules, and cut‑off times

Review freight schedules, backload plans and inventory levels to align with upcoming Island operational requirements

Audit quarantine, DG and freight documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with Santos site and CoR obligations

Coordinate supply base requirements with the Operations Manager WA and site personnel, ensuring reliable and timely support for offshore operations





Prepare and submit monthly supply base reports covering freight performance, compliance metrics and inventory KPIs

Maintain high standards of supply base and warehouse cleanliness, organisation and safety, reporting any hazards, discrepancies, or compliance issues immediately

Participate in Toolbox meetings, Pre‑starts, Stack/Huddle meetings and Mission Zero safety leadership activities

Attend required training, refresher courses, and licence/ticket currency checks to maintain compliance and operational capability

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across freight coordination, inventory management, and supply base operations

Requirements & Qualifications

A current approved Offshore Medical Certificate or fitness-to-work assessment

A current BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)

Experience in freight coordination, warehousing, or supply base logistics—ideally in oil & gas, with SAP4Hana experience

Working knowledge of dangerous goods (DG) documentation and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.

Understanding of quarantine/biosecurity requirements for island/offshore environments (or willingness to learn)

Strong administrative, inventory management and communication skills

Commitment to safety, compliance and environmental protection

Willingness to work a FIFO roster and travel to Varanus Island via vessel or helicopter

Learning & Development

ELX supports ongoing professional growth through:

Regular renewal of required inductions, tickets and quarantine/biosecurity training

Toolbox talks, safety training and on‑the‑job coaching in freight coordination and DG compliance

Mentoring from the Operations Manager WA and experienced supply base personnel

Participation in site inductions and refresher training

If you’re a detail‑driven logistics skilled who thrives in a unique offshore environment and values safety, compliance and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Supply Base Operator - Off Shore Varanus Island Supply Base (City of Cockburn)
🏢 Energy Logistix
📍 City of Cockburn