Multi Skilled Equipment Operator Casual — Transport Operations & Logistics Gladstone

Aurizon; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurizon’s Gladstone Port Services team is seeking a safety‑mocusing, hands‑on Multiskilled Equipment Operator for casual shifts in Gladstone. Current heavy forklift licence required; Reach Stacker experience is a plus. Shifts can be up to 12 hours and include weekends, offering flexible work in a busy port environment.

You’ll support safe equipment operation, assist with loading/unloading, and complete standard pre‑start checks and paperwork as part of Aurizon’s bulk operations team.

Qualifications

• Current heavy forklift licence (essential).
• Experience with loading/unloading operations and pre-starts/defect reports.
• Good safety mindset and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload materials and goods.
• Support daily port operations across bulk activities.
• Complete pre-start checks, defect reports and required paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety focus

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Yard/Terminal Multiskilled Equipment Operator | Casual Opportunities | Gladstone

Join Aurizon’s Gladstone Port Services team and help keep Australia moving.

Aurizon is looking for safety-focused, hands‑on multi-skilled operators to join our growing Gladstone Port Services team on a casual basis. If you hold a current forklift licence with experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment, this could be a great opportunity to step into a varied role with one of Australia’s leading rail freight operators. Reach Stacker experience is highly regarded, but not essential.
This is a casual role with variable shifts of up to 12 hours, including weekends. It’s a great fit for someone looking to supplement their income, take on flexible work, or stay active in a practical port-based role.

About the role

As a Multi Skilled Equipment Operator, you’ll support safe and efficient port operating equipment and assisting with loading and unloading activities as required.

• Operating forklifts to safely load and unload materials and goods.
• Supporting day‑to‑day operational requirements across Aurizon’s Bulk operations.
• Completing pre‑starts, defect reports and other required paperwork accurately.

What we’re looking for

• A strong commitment to safety — always.
• Current heavy forklift licence (essential)
• Confidence completing pre‑starts, defect reports and other operational paperwork.
• Mechanical aptitude and a practical, can‑do attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to complete police and background checks.

Highly desirable, but not essential

• Reach Stacker ticket and experience.

Why you’ll want to join us

• Work in a busy port environment where no two shifts are the same.
• Join a supportive, growing team that plays a key part in Aurizon’s Bulk operations.
• Enjoy competitive casual pay, with a mix of day and night shifts available.
• Use your forklift and equipment operating skills in a practical, hands‑on role.

Ready to get moving?

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a hands‑on role in Gladstone’s busy port industry and join a team that keeps Australia moving.

Recruitment process: Interview, medical assessment, reference checks, background checks

Advertised: 28 Oct 2026 Applications close: 18 Nov 2026