Assistant Terminal Manager

About ATOM

Australian Terminal Operations Management Pty Ltd (ATOM) is jointly owned by BP Australia and UGL and is one of Australia’s largest bulk fuel terminal operators. We specialise in managing and operating fuel terminals across a national network of more than 20 sites, delivering safe, reliable and efficient storage, handling, maintenance and engineering services for our customers.

Our core business is safe and reliable terminal operations, underpinned by a strong safety culture, robust governance and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by the heritage and standards of our parent companies, ATOM combines scale with agility — enabling us to be smart, cost conscious and open to innovation while delivering critical fuel supply reliability across Australia.

ATOM’s strength lies in its people. Our team is a highly connected network of experienced professionals with deep expertise in fuel terminal operations, maintenance and engineering. We’re proud to have a highly engaged workforce, with 96% of employees recommending ATOM as a great place to work (2025 People Engagement Survey).

We place strong emphasis on employee experience, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, offering competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and a supportive, values driven culture. At ATOM, we are proud of what we do and expect everyone to uphold and act in accordance with our core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity & Accountability, Teamwork, Simplicity and Customer Focus.

Based in Esperance, in this key operational role, you’ll support the Terminal Manager by overseeing terminal activities, guiding staff and contractors, and maintaining compliance with HSSEQ, regulatory requirements and internal standards. You’ll also assist with maintenance planning, product stewardship and customer service to ensure seamless and cost‑effective operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and direct terminal staff and contractors to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.
• Manage daily terminal activities, prioritising operational reliability and customer service.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to meet safety, reliability and cost objectives.
• Support implementation of terminal strategies, policies and operational plans.
• Monitor adherence to terminal rules, regulations and industry standards.
• Implement, review and optimise operating procedures to maintain consistent standards.
• Ensure all product handling meets statutory, HSSEQ and internal requirements.
• Follow Terminal Operating Manual and Work Instructions for product receipt processes.
• Assist with control of non‑routine work using the ATOM Control of Work system.
• Manage and support safe and efficient running of the terminal and tankships facility.
• Partner with customers to manage stock levels, supply continuity and corrective actions.
• Oversee product stewardship aligned with fuels quality requirements.

• Strong ability to identify risks and implement safe work controls.
• Knowledge of receiving product via tankships, pipelines and road.
• Experience with dangerous goods storage, tank farms and loading gantries.
• Preventative maintenance capability and confidence with digital systems.
• Solid administration skills and familiarity with stock management tools.
• Trade or tertiary qualifications highly regarded.

You’ll help shape a robust safety culture, support critical product movements, guide frontline operators and ensure the terminal delivers reliable, compliant and customer‑focused operations every day.