Location - Rockhampton
Reporting to the Regional Operations Leader, this role is responsible for coordinating train crew and yard operations to ensure productive and cost‐effective deployment of resources, maintaining a high level of customer service.
You will
You'll oversee daily rollingstock movements, manage day‐of‐operations changes, and provide clear analysis and reporting to support strategic, financial and operational objectives. Key responsibilities include:
* Allocate and deploy crew, yard and production resources to deliver the yard plan and daily schedule.
* Improve systems, processes and controls to reduce above‐rail impacts and lift supply chain performance.
* Capture and analyse operational data, identify trends, and provide customer and business insights.
* Prepare and coordinate reporting, forecasting and planning to support decision‐making.
* Provide expert advice to drive commercial, financial and operational improvements.
* Lead and develop the team through clear goals, coaching, continuous improvement and safe work practices.
* Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, company policies and standards, and manage light vehicle fleet servicing/maintenance.
About you
* Strong planning and prioritisation skills; able to manage competing operational demands.
* Experience producing clear reports and presenting insights to varied audiences.
* Confident stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship‐management skills.
* Able to distil complex issues into practical recommendations.
* Collaborative communicator with well‐developed written and verbal skills.
Specific skills
* Shunt qualified (or ability to obtain).
* Available to work a 24/7 shift roster.
* Line leadership experience in logistics/heavy industry (preferred).
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving capability that delivers commercial value.
* Ability to lead teams in a live day‐of‐operations environment.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear, succinct information.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* RICS experience (preferred).
* Certificate IV/Diploma in Frontline Management (or equivalent) (preferred).
What we offer you
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long‐term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
* Development and growth opportunities.
* Access to mentoring and development programs.
* Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
* Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Our culture
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high‐performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
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