Do amazing work  

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.   

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. Through our acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. 

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.   

We now have a great opportunity at our Cairns Terminal, for an Operator to join our established team.  Full time and casual positions are available.  

We are seeking locally based applications for this opportunity.  

Reporting to the site coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day shipping, bunkering and terminal operations.  You will also complete regular maintenance inspections, perform quality checks, sampling and testing. 

The site operates Monday to Friday and includes an on-call roster for night/weekend relief (as required for shipping duties). Weekend work will be required,  day/night/all weather and including public holidays. 

Key responsibilities include: 

•  Lead safe operations by following all Health & Safety critical processes and role modelling our Beyond Goal Zero culture.  
• Perform routine inspections and surveillance of the terminal, including gantry equipment, tanks, bunds, pipelines, pumps, and fire systems.  
• Operate and monitor terminal process equipment, such as tanks, pipelines, pumps, truck loading systems, instrumentation, and PLC control systems.  
• Supervise tanker drivers during gantry loading, including inductions, competency assessments, and vehicle inspections.  
• Manage fuel movements, including ship receipts into the terminal and bunkering operations via pipeline or truck.  
• Conduct fuel quality control testing and ensure product integrity at all times.  
• Support maintenance activities by reviewing contractor JHAs, issuing safe work permits, and raising maintenance or inspection requests as required.  
• Report and investigate incidents, identifying corrective and preventive actions.  
• Maintain accurate records such as stock levels and other daily administrative tasks.  
• Collaborate with the team to plan weekly activities, ensuring safe and efficient work execution.  
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and emergency response drills to maintain operational readiness. 

On the job training will gradually build your skills and develop your competence over time 

We are building a diverse and vibrant workforce, and we want to attract the best people!   

You may have a trade background or have experience in an operational or manufacturing environment.  If you have not worked specifically in fuel operations before, we will provide you with training and supportive mentoring to bring out your best.  

We are looking for people who can demonstrate a passion for safety and have the confidence to speak up when something isn’t right.   

You care about people and want to be part of a tight knit team, are dependable, detail oriented and can apply innovative problem-solving skills.    

You are able to demonstrate a curiosity about operations or technology and have a proud track record in delivering on your promises.   

About Viva Energy  

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes.  

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.   

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles. 

Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.