Senior Manager, Brisbane airside parcel facility

Job Description

Name Senior Manager, Brisbane airside parcel facility Site / Location Brisbane Air Facility Ref # 12365346 Entity Star Track Express PL Opening Date 28-Feb-2025 Suburb Work Type Permanent Full Time Description & Requirements Join our team as the Senior Manager of our brand new, state of the art, airside Domestic and International parcel facility in Brisbane! This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and progressive generalist leader to join the Australia Post Group and lead the team of the largest domestic and international transport hub in Queensland. An early commencement date is preferred so that the successful applicant can be involved in the final stages of the development project and put their stamp on the role from day one of operations. Key to success will be experience in leading high-performing teams and strong relationship management skills in dealing with government and commercial enterprises. The focus of the role is on leading a team of experienced operational managers and creating a dynamic environment to optimise opportunities for constant improvement. The Role Reporting to the Head of Premium Operations, you will play a critical role in leading and integrating processing and transport operations at Queensland’s newest, state-of-the-art parcel facility. As this flagship site moves through its development phase, you will drive transformational change to optimise capacity, implement cutting-edge automation, and establish it as a benchmark for performance, safety, and compliance. Collaborating with your experienced leadership team, you will champion network-wide innovation and operational excellence, forging strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to position the facility as a premier hub in Australia Post’s logistics network. Key responsibilities include: Supporting project teams in delivering the new facility and implementing new automation. Delivering operational outcomes with a strong focus on safety, customer service, cost activities, and compliance. Driving continuous improvement and optimisation of the transport network and processing facilities. Engaging and influencing key stakeholders, including managers, employees, unions, contractors, and the community. Managing costs within established budgets and initiating cost savings and network improvements. Leading a high-performance team, focusing on safety, wellbeing, and customer-centricity. Promoting a 'one team' culture across the facility to achieve operational alignment and synergy. Your Background: Proven operational leadership experience in a large, complex organisation. While logistics or transportation experience is helpful, your ability to integrate teams and build strong stakeholder relationships is more important. Strong background in planning and delivering organisational change. Excellent negotiation and management skills. High-level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead and inspire a team, driving cultural change and continuous improvement. Tertiary qualifications in logistics, business management, or a related discipline are preferred. What’s on Offer? Join a values-driven organisation where your leadership will make a real impact. At Australia Post, we offer genuine career progression opportunities, backed by strong succession planning to support your growth. You’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team in a cutting-edge facility, shaping the future of parcel logistics in Queensland. Enjoy a competitive salary package including base salary and superannuation, along with ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation, automation, and operational excellence, making a lasting difference to our network and the customers we serve. Join Us If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a part of Australia Post's dedicated team and help us deliver exceptional service to our customers. Together, our differences make us stronger. We're all ages, genders and abilities, and we come from all walks of life. We're you. As one of Australia's largest employers - with 35,000 employees and an extended workforce of more than 70,000 - we're laser focused on building a workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve. And we know an inclusive workforce is better for business too. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Attraction Diversity Team at Australia Post welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders. Learn more about our commitment to Reconciliation in this short video. #J-18808-Ljbffr