Joshua Maclure

• Responsible for working in a team to achieve shipping and receiving goals by working as a stevedore on several different types of vessels. Working in conjunction with the Australian and French Antarctic divisions, I am responsible for varying degrees of roles, from on-ship cargo operations including stowing and lashing of containers and equipment, to on-shore organisation of team members, cargo and wharf operations in a wharf foreman capacity. Qube is also responsible for other bulk and cargo operations in which I have had an expanded role operating as a forklift operator and as a wharf foreman.

Wharf Foreman Role

• As the wharf foreman I am directly responsible for the safety and well-being of all wharf personnel as well as the organisation of all cargo and shipping operations.
• I have demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple personnel and projects.
• This has allowed me to gain important experience and understanding into the shipping industry and has allowed me to learn from and implement differing operational methods as they pertain to each individual vessel.

• Responsible for organising, implementing and overseeing all aspects of the ships logistical requirements by working as a Husbandry Service Provider. In this position I work hand in hand with the ships chief supply officers, as well as other heads of departments as it pertains to each visit, i.e., security, transportation and waste management. Working in conjunction with these departments, it is my job to supply all logistical requirements as have been requested by the ship and its commanding officers.
• When working alongside navy vessels in foreign countries, we employ local agents, who in turn hire labour, to assist with any and all services required by the ship. In doing so, it is imperative to work efficiently and cohesively with local agents before and during the visits in order to plan and execute all of the ships logistical requirements.
• In this role I have gained extensive experience in logistically organizing varying degrees of services for a multitude of differing vessel sizes ranging from 'small boy' crews of 40, to aircraft carrier and support vessels with crews totalling over 5000 personnel.

• Responsible for ensuring my team provided quality and timely service for all patrons as well as organising events, dinners and accommodation for the hotel. In this role I was able to use my managerial experience to work alongside the licensee to ensure all aspects of the business, from rostering, stock taking and training to bar and restaurant services were well maintained and the services provided were to a high standard.
• As the bar supervisor I was responsible with troubleshooting and resolving any and all issues that may arise, as well as ensuring the safety of all employees and patrons on the premises.
• From working in this establishment i gained a better understanding into the inner workings of the hospitality industry as it pertains to a managerial role and how to effectively and efficiently operate a hotel.