TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.
With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.
The Group Executive Operations (GEO) ensures TasPorts delivers safe, reliable, efficient and integrated operational services across marine, landside, aviation, property and logistics activities. The role is responsible for the delivery of high-quality operational performance and for executing TasPorts' systems, standards and strategic direction through disciplined planning, strong leadership and cross-functional coordination.
The position ensures TasPorts' assets, facilities and operational environments are utilised safely and effectively, delivering commercial value and excellent customer outcomes. This role requires a leader who can bring clarity, influence and connection across complex operational environments and who can integrate marine, landside and aviation operations into a cohesive enterprise system. The role provides executive leadership across approximately 200 personnel and is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise planning, culture, and achievement of the Annual Operating Plan.
You will have a proven track record in leading large diverse operational portfolios in high risk, asset-intensive environments. You bring operational and business management including safety leadership, risk management, strategic infrastructure development, financial management, and asset management. You will have developed executive leadership and experience in managing a geographically diverse and multi-functional teams, with a focus on performance and safety, with demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and commercial negotiation. Experience in continuous improvement across landside operations, marine operations or logistics will be advantageous. Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or similar are required.
This is a rare opportunity to lead statewide operations that are critical to Tasmania's economy, industry and communities.
If you are a strategic, values-driven leader who thrives in complexity and is motivated by the opportunity to shape Tasmania's port and marine future, we welcome your application.
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Your application should include a cover letter and resume addressing your interest and suitability.
To apply, please lodge your application via the link in this advertisement. For specific enquiries, please email: referencing
Applications close: Monday 15th December 2025