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Shift Operator

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$88,000 monthly

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Job Description - Shift Operator







    • $88,000 per year plus superannuation and a healthy bonus structure

    • A role with great benefits such as 18 weeks paid parental leave and salary sacrificing

    • Take the next step in your career and move into a leadership position


     


     


    At Southern Cross our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground. 


     


     


     


    The Role



    Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will join our Townsville team, an integral part of our Northern Operations distribution network. The team ensures product is received, stockpiled and distributed for domestic and international markets via business partners and the Townsville Port facility.

    This is a 24‑hour, vessel‑driven operation, and flexibility to work rotating shifts is a core requirement of the role.


     


    You will be responsible for:


    • Loading trucks, trains and ship loaders

    • Unloading trucks, trains and storing bulk material

    • Operating Front End Loaders, skid steer loaders, forklifts and excavators

    • Operating plant to support loading and discharge of shipping vessels

    • Carrying out daily equipment checks and general labouring duties

    • Actively contributing to safe, reliable and efficient port operations




     



    About You


    To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and be willing to champion site procedures and in‑house processes.

    You will also have:



    • A strong commitment to safety, inclusion and high-performance culture

    • A clear understanding of and commitment to rotating shift work in a 24‑hour operation

    • Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding manual handling tasks

    • An unrestricted Australian driver’s licence

    • Front End Loader competency

    • Excavator experience (desirable — training can be provided)

    • Experience in manufacturing, production or bulk handling environments

    • Exposure to SAP and Citec systems (advantageous)

    • A mature, reliable attitude and the ability to step into an acting Team Leader role when required

    • You will be a committed team player with a strong focus on safety, customer service and achieving operational results, and a genuine desire to progress within the organisation.



     



     


    If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100% we still want to hear from you.  


     


     


     


         Benefits to you  


     



    • We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance 

    • 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer 

    • Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months 

    • Salary packaging options 

    • Confidential employee assistance program 

    • Mental Health and Well-being program 

    • Options to purchase annual leave (Where Eligible)

    • Various corporate discount programs 

    • Workplace giving charitable scheme 

    • Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews 


     


     


    The Site 


    Our Townsville team is an integral part of our company's Northern Operations distribution network, ensuring our products are received and distributed for local and international markets via Business Partners and the Townsville Port facility.


     


         


     




  • Leveraging diversity through inclusion 


    At Dyno Nobel Limited, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community. 



     


    What our employees say


    "It’s a complex and challenging work environment, but extremely rewarding to overcome those challenges and implement real solutions that support production and fertiliser delivery."


     



     


     


     


    About our process 


    Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.  


    We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at [email protected].






 


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