What team do you work in and what are they responsible for?
I work in Supply and Trading which is responsible for ensuring that our terminals around Australia hold sufficient fuel stock to meet customer demands. My team consists of five shipping schedulers each designated to handle terminal stocks within specific locations. They are responsible for optimising vessel arrival times and load quantities to minimise the risk of stockouts and costs incurred due to delayed loading and discharging. I work closely with our marine team to ensure that vessels undergo a strict vetting procedure before performing a voyage to determine if it is suitable for use. This process includes submitting vessel clearance requests through our ship vetting portal to be assessed and reviewed by our marine technical advisors based on recent industry standard inspection reports.
What tips can you share with prospective graduates going through the application or recruitment process with us?
My first tip would be to study the job description carefully and take note of the key skills and values mentioned as this instantly shows the interviewer that you possess the right qualities and are a great match for the role. It also helps to research on the company’s recent news and projects which is a great way to show that you are keen and knowledgeable of the business. You could even go a step further and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of key industry competitors, and areas where they may be doing something different that could be beneficial to Viva Energy. This would be helpful during the assessment center stage of the recruitment process where you may be asked to provide ideas and suggestions for the business to stay competitive within the industry.
What do you love about your work?
I love how dynamic operations can be, it exposes me to new challenges and problems that need to be solved quickly on a daily basis. This requires me to be on the ball and think on my feet at all times which I enjoy. My role also allows me to have a good view of the entire supply chain of the company which helps to rapidly grow my knowledge of the business. In addition, I appreciate the opportunities given to me to further my learnings through graduate projects, training workshops, refinery tours and shadowing colleagues.