Casual Rail Service Planner – Resource & Scheduling

Pacific National; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific National in Sydney is seeking a Casual Planning Officer to join the Coal Service Planning team in North Sydney. You’ll support the coordination of resources and maintenance planning to help ensure our rail services operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

Reporting to the Asset and Maintenance Planning Superintendent, you will assist with the planning and coordination of rail services, maintain planning information and reports, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data, systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach to learning, adapting to change and contributing to continuous improvement.
• An interest in rail, transport, logistics or service planning. Previous experience in planning or scheduling will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and working in line with Pacific National’s values.
• Flexibility and availability to meet the operational requirements of a casual position.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of rail services and associated resources to meet operational requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of plans to support the availability of locomotives, wagons and other operational resources.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate planning activities and minimise disruption to services.
• Monitor resource availability and maintain accurate planning information, reports and performance data.
• Identify and communicate potential planning issues and competing priorities to support effective service delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes, resource utilisation and operational performance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Data handling

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pacific National in Sydney is seeking a Casual Planning Officer to join the Coal Service Planning team in North Sydney. You’ll support the coordination of resources and maintenance planning to help ensure our rail services operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

Reporting to the Asset and Maintenance Planning Superintendent, you will assist with the planning and coordination of rail services, maintain planning information and reports, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and