Logistics Superintendent

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group

Newcastle City Council

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus up to 15%

5 weeks annual leave

Purchased leave

Study assistance

Paid parental leave

Gym membership

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) is seeking a Logistics Superintendent to lead our logistics function and act as the key customer interface for terminal operations.

You will oversee rail, shipping and stockyard planning, balancing customer requirements with terminal capability and broader coal-chain needs, delivering safe, efficient and reliable outcomes.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management or related disciplines.
Experience in a complex logistics or operational environment.
Ability to lead teams to achieve operational excellence and positive customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

Leading daily, medium and long-term logistics planning across rail, shipping and stockyard operations.
Owning customer throughput forecasts and translating customer requirements into operational plans.
Owning the application of terminal operational guidelines and exception handling risk management.
Overseeing rail schedules, shipping stems, stockpile management and 12-week rail Cargo Assembly Plans.
Coordinating the interface between operations and planned maintenance.
Building trusted relationships with customers and ensuring their needs are reflected in service delivery.
Representing NCIG with key industry stakeholders and coal chain partners.
Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing logistics team.
Identifying and delivering continuous improvement opportunities.
Using data and operational insights to improve decision-making and customer outcomes.
Championing NCIG’s health, safety, environment and compliance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Logistics planning

Rail & shipping coordination

Data analytics

Continuous improvement

Education

Logistics/Supply Chain degree

Job description

Where logistics leadershipmeets customer impact.

Are you an experienced logistics or operations leader ready to take on a role where your decisions genuinely make a difference? NCIG is looking for a Logistics Superintendent to lead our logistics function and act as thekey customer interfacefor our terminal operations.

Logistics Superintendent

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) own and operate one of Australia’s major coal export terminals. Located on Kooragang Island, NCIG operations include rail, coal storage, ship loading facilities and associated infrastructure which is connected to the Port of Newcastle. NCIG is an organisation built on people who work together as a team and are committed to continually improving our business as a valued partner in the coal industry and the community in which we operate. Modern facilities and state of the art equipment combined with innovative thinking and a unique culture makes NCIG a safe and sought-after place to work. We believe that our people are the heart of our business and the key to our success. We provide a supportive environment with a focus on inclusiveness and personal development.

About the role:

As a key link between NCIG and its customers, the Logistics Superintendent plays a vital role in how we plan, coordinate and optimise the movement of coal through the terminal. Leading a team of logistics professionals, you will oversee rail, shipping and stockyard planning, balancing customer requirements, terminal capability, operational priorities and the needs of the broader coal chain.

This is a high-impact leadership role that brings customers, operations and industry stakeholders together to deliversafe, efficient and reliable outcomes. Working closely with NCIG’s Operations and Live Run teams, customers and key industry partners you will navigate competing priorities, anticipate challenges and develop plans that maximise terminal performance and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Key accountabilities include:

Leading daily, medium and long-term logistics planning acrossrail, shipping and stockyard operations
Owning customer throughput forecasts and translating customer requirements into operational plans
Owning the application of terminal operational guidelines and exception handling risk management
Overseeing rail schedules, shipping stems, stockpile management and 12-week rail Cargo Assembly Plans
Coordinating the interface between operations and planned maintenance
Building trusted relationships with customers and ensuring their needs are reflected in service delivery
Representing NCIG with key industry stakeholders, including HVCCC and other coal chain partners
Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing logistics team
Identifying and delivering continuous improvement opportunities
Using data and operational insights to improve decision-making and customer outcomes
Championing NCIG’s strong health, safety, environment and compliance culture.

Candidates:

To be successful in this role, you will be aconfident and influential leaderwho brings people together, navigates competing priorities and keeps teams focused on the bigger picture. You will have proven stakeholder management skills, strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability, and the ability to turn complexity into clear, practical outcomes. You’ll be naturally curious and commercially minded, with a genuine drive forcontinuous improvement and finding better ways of working.

To complement your exceptional leadership capability, you will also have:

Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management or related disciplines and/or substantial experience in a similar role
Experience in a complex logistics or operational environment
Experience in planning and logistics co-ordination across multiple functions, preferably including rail and shipping functions
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in achieving operational excellence and positive customer outcomes.

Why join our team:

At NCIG, our values are more than just words - they shape everything we do. We Care Every day for our people, customers, and community. We’re Proud of What We Do, delivering results with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to excellence. We're focused not just on today, but on continuous improvement as we strive to be Great Today, Better Tomorrow. And above all, Together We Are NCIG – we’re a team driven by shared vision and values and a genuine passion for what we do.

At NCIG, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive. We’re committed to employee wellbeing, offering benefits that support both your personal and professional growth, including: