At Hutchison Ports Australia, we don't just move containers — we keep Australia's supply chain moving.
We're looking for an experienced operational leader to join our Sydney terminal as a casual Shift Manager, taking responsibility for the safe, efficient and productive operation of a 24/7 container terminal at Port Botany.
This is a hands‐on leadership role where you'll lead frontline operations, make critical operational decisions in real time, and play a key role in driving safety, productivity and workforce performance.
If you thrive in fast‐paced operational environments and enjoy leading people through complex challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Stevedoring Manager, you'll be responsible for leading terminal operations across your shift, ensuring vessels, yard operations and landside activities are executed safely, efficiently and in line with customer expectations.
You'll oversee a large operational workforce and work closely with planners, shipping lines, customers and terminal stakeholders to deliver outstanding operational outcomes.
This role is a casual position, supporting our 24/7 operations.
Shifts span across days, nights and weekends.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead Safe Operations
Champion a robust safety culture across the terminal
Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, operating procedures and company standards
Conduct operational safety leadership activities and incident response as required
Drive accountability and visible safety leadership across all workgroups
Drive Productivity & Performance
Coordinate terminal activities to maximise vessel, yard and landside productivity
Make operational decisions balancing safety, customer service, efficiency and cost
Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions where required




Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and performance
Lead People
Provide leadership, coaching and direction to a large operational workforce
Support workforce engagement, performance management and capability development
Build strong working relationships across a unionised environment
Promote a high-performance culture built on accountability and teamwork
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with shipping lines, customers, planners and terminal stakeholders
Respond to operational challenges and changing priorities in real time
Ensure customer requirements are understood and effectively delivered
About You
We're looking for a leader who can remain calm under pressure, make sound operational decisions and bring people together to achieve results.
You'll ideally bring:
Essential
Experience leading operational teams in a complex environment
Background within one or more of the following industries:
Stevedoring
Transport & Logistics
Rail
Manufacturing
Mining
Defence
Warehousing & Distribution
Demonstrated experience managing safety, productivity and operational performance
Strong leadership and people management capability
Experience working within a unionised workforce environment
Ability to make decisions quickly and confidently in a dynamic operational setting
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Sound computer and systems skills
Highly Regarded
Container terminal or port operations experience
Experience using terminal operating systems
Experience with process improvement initiatives
Understanding of Enterprise Agreements and industrial environments
Experience leading 24/7 operations
Ability to work 12hours shifts (Day and Night)
Hutchison Ports Australia is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity.
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📌 Shift Manager | Stevedoring | 24/7 Operation Operations · Sydney Terminal
🏢 Hutchison Ports
📍 Sydney