Team leader - operations and security

Team Leader – Operations and Security

Permanent, Mackay

Our vision is to be recognised as a leader in responsible port trade, where Queenslanders thrive for generations.

To meet our vision, our people are at the heart of our success managing safe, efficient and fair ports that connect North Queensland to the world. We do this by balancing the needs of iconic surroundings, our communities, and our stakeholders.

More than half of Queensland's international trade, by volume, passes through our ports at Weipa, Abbot Point, Mackay, and Hay Point, which makes us one of Queensland's largest Port Authorities. We take great care to provide safe, and competitive seaport services to efficiently facilitate imports and exports through our Queensland ports.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Port Operations, the Team Leader – Operations and Security position plays a key role in coordinating and providing leadership to a team of Operations and Security Officers working a 24/7 shift roster. This role is to ensure safe and efficient port operations and service delivery to all NQBP ports, whilst acting as a positive role model in alignment with NQBP core values and respectful behaviours.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To hold a current Class C drivers' licence and the ability to hold and maintain a MSIC card, VHF radio licence and a Queensland security providers licence
• Nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Leadership, Management or related discipline. Alternatively, demonstrated leadership experience in a similar role and the ability to complete a nationally recognised VET qualification in Leadership and Management
• Good communication skills and stakeholder management experience
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Desirable Requirements

• A good understanding of Security operations in a transport or maritime environment
• Working knowledge of the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act and Regulations 2003
• Certificate IV Trainer and Assessor

Benefits of working for NQBP

• Flexible ways of working – we're committed to developing working practices that support flexibility in terms of where, when and how we work: flexible teams and working options; cultural, community and study leave.
• Career – we know that your experience is unique – and your career should be too. Joining us we'll help you reach your potential based on your experience, interests, and expertise: dedicated learning platform; subsidised professional qualifications.
• Exclusive benefits – parental leave; 12.75% superannuation; 5 weeks leave.
• Enterprise Agreement – The position is classified as a Band 6, Administration, Management Professional employees' stream in our Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Joining NQBP

We are committed to inclusion and celebrating our diverse workforce, their individual talents and the innovation they bring to their work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.

Merit is paramount in our selection process, ensuring candidates are assessed against the specific needs of the role. Additionally, we recognise the importance of diversity in skills and actively consider a broad range of capabilities when making recruitment decisions.

We have a team of diverse professionals who are committed to our values of Care, Connection, Courage and Curiosity. Our people pursue a high standard of environmental management, both of our own activities and those of commercial partners.