Posted: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 06/06/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Port Melbourne, VIC
Job Category: Transport & Logistics
Company Description
Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.
As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
Company Values
Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities every day when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Metals Manager to lead and optimise the performance of our metals freight segments. This role is operating from 12pm-8:30pm.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for the end-to-end management of the metals portfolio, including daily reporting, customer relationships and operational alignment. This is a hands-on role working closely with the Metals Coordinator to ensure service delivery. This role has a strong operational focus and requires active involvement in day‑to‑day decision‑making to meet customer and business requirements.
You will act as the key interface between customers, operations, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient, safe, and profitable movement of metals freight through the Strait Link network. You will be accountable for delivering consistent service outcomes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, safety and commercial performance.
This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast‑paced logistics environment and enjoys balancing customer expectations with operational realities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Strait Link’s metals freight portfolio across inbound and outbound volumes
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers in the metals and manufacturing sectors
- Manage teams across both shifts including weekend teams
- Work closely with terminal and vessel operations teams to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain efficiency
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards
About You
- Proven experience in logistics, shipping, freight, or supply chain management—ideally within bulk or metals sectors
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing key customers
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across both customers and internal teams
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable outcomes
- A practical, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience managing teams across multiple shifts or operational environments
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to make decisions in time‑critical situations
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.
