Take ownership of the commercial and operational management of a fleet of owned and chartered dry bulk vessels, managing voyages independently from fixture through to completion. Deliver safe, efficient and profitable voyage outcomes through effective voyage planning, execution and optimisation, with a strong focus on protecting and maximising voyage contribution.

Key responsibilities

Apply sound commercial and operational judgement to optimise vessel performance, speed, bunker consumption, port operations and voyage efficiency

Coordinate closely with charterers, shippers, brokers, agents, port authorities, vessel Masters and other stakeholders across the maritime supply chain to achieve effective voyage execution

Build and maintain solid relationships with customers and business partners, ensuring effective application of Charter Party requirements, high service standards and positive long-term commercial relationships

Manage all key aspects of voyage operations, including cargo planning, bunker management, voyage performance, claims and other critical operational and financial activities

Anticipate and proactively manage operational and commercial risks, taking ownership of complex issues and escalations and ensuring timely resolution to minimise disruption, cost and commercial exposure

Monitor vessel and voyage performance, identify deviations from plan and take appropriate corrective action to improve efficiency and commercial outcomes

Develop strong working relationships with regional Port Captains and other key internal stakeholders to support safe and effective vessel operations

Represent the company professionally through engagement with customers, brokers and market participants,



strengthening commercial relationships and identifying opportunities to create operational value

Provide guidance, coaching and operational support to Operators, sharing experience and lessons learned to strengthen capability and consistency across the Operations team

Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes, systems and working practices, using operational experience and voyage data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement

About you

University graduate in a relevant discipline, preferably Shipping, Maritime Studies, Logistics or Supply Chain, or equivalent relevant seagoing experience

Minimum 7 years' relevant experience in dry bulk voyage and time charter operations, with demonstrated ability to independently manage voyages from fixture through to completion

Strong working knowledge of dry bulk operations, ports and trading patterns across Australia, New Zealand and Asia

Robust commercial mindset, with the initiative to identify operational efficiencies, cost‑saving opportunities and opportunities to maximise voyage contribution

Sound judgement and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to anticipate operational risks, manage exceptions and provide timely solutions to operational issues

Strong understanding of the interaction between charter party requirements, voyage execution, port operations, bunker management, vessel performance and commercial outcomes

Experience using maritime business and voyage management systems, preferably IMOS, together with strong general digital and analytical capability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of English proficiency and the confidence to communicate effectively with vessels, owners, charterers, agents and internal commercial teams

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia

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📌 Senior Operation Executive - Melbourne
🏢 Pacific Basin Shipping (Australia)
📍 Melbourne