• Build it from the ground up – play a pivotal role in shaping our operations for success from day one.

• Grow with us – a great opportunity to advance your career in a company that invests in its people

At Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF), our vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive, and high-performing teams on the ground.

The Role

Reporting to the Brisbane Operations Manager – Transition, the Bulk Product & Asset Management Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient and timely handling, storage and distribution of bulk and packaged fertiliser products while delivering exceptional customer service and supply chain integration. Based at our new Brisbane Operations facility on Fisherman Island, you will have the opportunity to contribute and shape a purpose-built site featuring modern bulk blending, dispatch, bagging and liquid coating capabilities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide daily oversight of operations including planning, scheduling, site logistics and inventory management as well as the receipt and distribution of imported and interplant product deliveries.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and influence outcomes, combined with experience in overseeing third party contracts and contractors to build strong partnerships and achieve results.
• Coordinate the execution of planned and reactive maintenance, driving contractor performance and ensuring asset reliability and availability.
• Contribute to and ensure execution of asset lifecycle strategies and manage major component changeouts.
• Support and lead root cause analysis and implement improvement actions.
• Promote and ensure compliance with IPF HSE standards, procedures and legislative requirements, fostering a strong Zero Harm culture.
• Identify and implement process improvements across operations, logistics flows, and inventory practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years in maintenance execution or coordination (highly desirable)
• 5+ years in warehousing, distribution, materials handling or logistics – ideally in fertiliser or similar industries
• Strong operational planning, HSE and people leadership skills
• Experience in management of third party contracts and contractors
• Strong Knowledge of SAP, CMMS and automated packing/bulk handling systems
• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a relevant trade with leadership experience

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits to you

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion, and high performance
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
• Confidential employee assistance program
• Mental Health and Well-being program
• Options to purchase annual leave (where eligible)
• Various corporate discount programs
• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews

The Site

Our Brisbane Operations facility, located at Fisherman Island within the Port of Brisbane, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion later this year. Equipped with modern bulk blending, bulk dispatch, bagging and liquid coating capabilities, the facility plays a critical role in our national distribution network and is pivotal in supporting Queensland’s agricultural industry.

About Us

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers has a long and proud heritage in Australian agriculture. Our people, products, and services support farming communities and feed millions. We are Australian. We are resilient, diverse, invested, and proud. We believe in science and innovation to maximize soil potential. Working at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers provides the opportunity to progress your career. We are experts in the sector and maintain an unrelenting focus on Zero Harm. With a diverse leadership, we add value for our customers through manufacturing excellence, innovation, and world-class services.

Leveraging diversity through inclusion

At IPF, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond ‘diversity of thought,’ valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community.

What our employees say

“What I enjoy most is working with good people and getting the best out of them — that’s where the real value is”

About our process

Our recruitment process typically involves a Teams or face-to-face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at [email protected].

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.