Gatehouse Operator - Aurizon Container Terminal

Monash University; Australia; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave

Super booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a Gatehouse Operator at the Kwinana Container Terminal to support freight movements, gate operations and data recording across seven days on, seven days off, with day and night shifts.

You will liaise with drivers and yard staff, record dockets, receipts and ETAs, and compile reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong problem-solving skills are desirable, along with the ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and freight operations preferred.
• Understanding of road and rail freight movements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with supervisor to record freight movements, depot receivals, quantities, types and ETAs.
• Accurately record data in line with requirements and chain of responsibility.
• Ensure documentation: dockets, receipts, con notes, labelling and release dockets.
• Liaise with drivers and yard staff; compile and distribute reports and run sheets.
• Operate gatehouse data entry across 24/7 shifts and use clear radio comms.

Skills

Logistics experience

Road freight movements

Rail freight movements

Analytical skills

Autonomous work

Deadline driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gatehouse Operator - Aurizon Container Terminal

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has become available to be a part of the Aurizon Kwinana Bulk Container team as a Gatehouse Operator, where you will utilise your communication and coordination skills to assist in the distribution of all incoming and outgoing containerised freight.

This roster is 7 days on 7 days off and will see you working both days and nights!

• Liaise with supervisor to ensure freight movements and depot receivals, quantities, type & ETAs are recorded correctly.
• Accurately record all data in accordance with Main Roads Requirements & Chain of Responsibility.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately including, dockets, receipts, con notes, labelling & release dockets.
• Liaise with drivers and yard staff.
• Compile & distribute specific reports and run sheets as requested by management
• Use clear and accurate radio communication
• Updating of data in various systems.
• Participate in gatehouse operations for Trucks that come in 24/7

This is not an exhaustive list of position responsibilities; specific duties may vary over time.

About you:

• Previous experience in Logistics & Road Transport (Desirable)
• Understanding of tasks associated with Road & Rail freight movements (Desirable)
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office with ability to adapt to new systems
• Strong analytical, problem solving & troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines

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 right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative 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.

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time