Senior Advisor Port Operations

8/6 days only roster | FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers Our Vision: As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come. About the role: The Port Operations team is currently seeking a Senior Advisor Port Operations to join them on a 8 days on - 6 days off, FIFO roster based at Port Hedland. Reporting to the Superintendent Production Port, you will be responsible for coordinating daily production priorities, strengthening operational processes and delivering initiatives that improve safety, performance and product quality. This position will work closely with various stakeholders, including frontline operation and maintenance teams, engineering, safety and scheduling. This is a hands-on, influential role with no direct reports, suited to someone who enjoys solving operational problems and turning good ideas into practical changes. Duties: Track daily production activities and performance against plan and help resolve or escalate operational constraints Work with scheduling and maintenance teams to minimise downtime, make effective use of maintenance windows and support recovery when plans change Establish and deliver a prioritised pipeline of Port Operations projects and improvement initiatives Review work practices and systems and investigate system failures and help teams embed consistent, effective ways of working Maintain reliable production, inventory, downtime and quality data in AMPLA, and use operational insights to drive action Strengthen safety and risk management by translating investigation findings into practical improvements, and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed actions Coordinate with quality, scheduling and shipping stakeholders to manage ore quality and moisture risks, including escalation of potential non-conformances Provide operational leadership coverage as required Skills and Experience: Qualification in engineering, operations, logistics, business improvement or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated operational experience Proven experience coordinating and delivering improvement projects Understanding of the end-to-end value chain and the impact of operational bottlenecks on production performance Supervisor experience in an operational environment Current Schedule 26 certification Working knowledge of production reporting and inventory/quality systems, including AMPLA or equivalent Functional experience using SAP to support operational processes, maintain accurate records and inform decisions