SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE - MELBOURNE
REQUIREMENTS
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.
- Strong 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.
- A reliable and collaborative team player who can work effectively across desks, functions and time zones within an international organisation.
- Customer-focused, proactive and adaptable, with the energy and initiative required to perform effectively in a fast-paced international shipping environment.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel regionally and internationally when required.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
JOB SCOPE
- 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.
- 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 strong 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.
- Contribute to a high-performing and collaborative team culture while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, accountability and professionalism.
If you are selected, you will be continuously assessed not only on the basis of your performance, but also on the basis of your attitude and behavior. Cultural fit and adherence to Company values is of paramount importance. Please apply with a full résumé, salary expectation and contact details to the Human Resources Department at recruiting@pacificbasin.com. We only accept CVs in pdf format. Please make sure there is a covering message and specify the position for which you are applying. (Application deadline: 30 November 2026)
All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Pay: $103,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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