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Operations Manager – Shipping Agent

Mackay, QueenslandRemoteFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Coordinate vessel operations from arrival planning through to departure, manage husbandry services, and liaise with clients, government authorities, and port authorities to ensure safe and efficient trade.

Role type

Operations Manager (Maritime/Shipping Agency)

Builds

Vessel operational workflows and stakeholder coordination for port calls

Domain

Maritime logistics and shipping agency

Required skills

Vessel operations management, husbandry services coordination, shipping documentation preparation, port regulations knowledge, stakeholder liaison, operational record maintenance, MSIC certification, driver's license, medical/drug/alcohol testing compliance, computer literacy, attention to detail, time management

Preferred skills

Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, client focus, independent work capability

Technologies

Operational systems

Responsibilities

Coordinate vessel operations from arrival to departure, arrange and manage husbandry services, liaise with clients and authorities, prepare and dispatch shipping documentation, maintain operational records, attend vessels in port, manage Master's requirements

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC