Job Description
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

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.
 
We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Port Hedland Facilities

Our Port Hedland accommodation village is designed to make life on site comfortable and convenient. Employees enjoy modern accommodation, quality dining options, fitness facilities and a range of recreational and social activities, all within easy access to local amenities and services. Through our Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation program, we also offer activities and events that help employees and their families stay connected and engaged.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  03/11/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  Port Hedland (FIFO)
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Posting End Date:  03/11/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.