Vessel Planner
Join Hutchison Ports Australia as a Vessel Planner in Sydney. Build safe, efficient stowage plans, adapt in real time, and thrive in a collaborative team with a balanced roster.
About Hutchison Ports Australia
Hutchison Ports Australia is a leading global port operator with a strong presence at key Australian ports, including Port Botany in Sydney. As part of the Hutchison Ports Group, we play a vital role in driving trade, logistics, and supply chain solutions in the Stevedoring industry across the globe.
The Role
As part of our close-knit Vessel Planning team, you’ll play a critical role in how each vessel is built, worked, and turned around. This isn’t just scheduling, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining stowage plans that ensure vessels are safely and efficiently loaded and discharged, with the right balance, sequencing, and utilisation of space.
You’ll be working across the full planning lifecycle, from interpreting BAPLIE data and building initial plans, through to adjusting them in real time as operations unfold. This means constantly balancing competing priorities like crane intensity, yard constraints, stack weights, discharge order, and vessel stability.
This is a hands-on role in a high-performing team that works well together, supports each other, and takes pride in what they do. You’ll be based at our Sydney terminal, planning activities across both Sydney and Brisbane operations.
Key Responsibilities:
· Managing the preparation and distribution of arrival EDI Baplie files
· Coordinating with shipping lines and central planners.
· Submit and coordinate export Load Recaps to Vessel Operator.
· Capture Ancillary Charges.
· Planning and revising stowage plans in collaboration with central planners and ship officers.
· Monitoring operations to adjust work orders, crane allocations and container sequences for optimal space utilization.
· Liaising with regulatory bodies and managing communications effectively.
Work Schedule and Lifestyle Benefits
We offer a unique 5/6-week rotating roster designed to deliver an exceptional balance between work and personal life. Team members work 12-hour shifts, averaging 38 hours per week, including weekends.
Our Vessel Planning Team roster provides periods of time off, giving you the flexibility to recharge, and enjoy a more balanced lifestyle varying from industry norms.
Skills and Experience:
· Proven experience in vessel stowage planning preferred.
· Proficiency in using Terminal Operating Systems effectively.
· Exceptional communication abilities.
· Independence and resilience during challenging periods.
· Strong deadline management skills to enhance vessel and yard productivity.
· A proactive approach to problem solving with a solutions-focused strategy.
Why Join Us?
At Hutchison Ports Australia, we are committed to creating a fun, engaging and collaborative work environment.
We pride ourselves on our in-depth industry knowledge and strive for ongoing continuous improvement.
Additional Hutchison Ports Perks:
· Enjoy a scenic work environment at our Port Botany location.
· On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking available on-site.
· Employee Wellbeing and Gym: Access a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.
· Employee Benefits and Discount Program
· Regular Staff Engagement Events: Stay connected with the team through events and activities that are much more than a morning tea or pizza party once a month
· Novated Leasing: Take advantage of our novated leasing options.
Join our dynamic team at Hutchison Ports Australia, one of the world's leading port operators!
Hutchison Ports Australia is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity.
- Department
- Vessel Planning
- Locations
- Sydney Terminal
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Hutchison Ports Australia
Hutchison Ports Australia (HPA) is part of Hutchison Port Holdings, the world's leading port operator, with a global network of 48 ports across 25 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.