Operations Coordinator

Aurizon; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave program

Superannuation boost

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Toowoomba to oversee day-to-day rail operations, ensuring on-time movements and safe deployment of train crews. The role emphasizes communication, cost-efficiency, and adherence to schedules within a 24/7 roster.

You'll lead a team, improve processes, and maintain safety and performance standards while collaborating across departments to deliver reliable services to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail or transportation scheduling/planning.
• Traincrew or shunt qualifications preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a day of operations environment.
• Substantial level of analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of computers and Microsoft Office suite.
• ONSR Authorised D&A Tester qualification (preferred).
• Ability to pass a Cat 1 medical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day movements of rolling stock and ensure that all operations are executed on time
• Manage the safe and efficient movement of trains.
• Manage the daily operations changes to meet all train service and maintenance activity timeframes.
• Assist in the coordination of train crew to enable the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of train services to customers.
• Develop, implement and manage processes, systems and procedures for supply chain performance and the attainment of the daily schedule.
• Develop and maintain the knowledge, skills and attributes of self and the team and ensure the team has clear, measurable goals and objectives aligned to the plan and business targets.
• Promote high-performance expectations within a supportive team environment and encourage continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

ONSR Authorised D&A Tester qualification

Cat 1 medical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Toowoomba

Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive salary package plus bonus opportunity

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Operations Coordinator to join our team in Toowoomba. You will use your effective communication and negotiation skills as you coordinate the day of operations at the depot. With a key focus on safety, you will ensure on-time running of trains through productive and cost-effective deployment of traincrew and services.

• Oversee day to day movements of rolling stock and ensure that all operations are executed on time
• Manage the safe and efficient movement of trains.
• Manage the daily operations changes to meet all train service and maintenance activity timeframes.
• Assist in the coordination of train crew to enable the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of train services to customers.
• Develop, implement and manage processes, systems and procedures for supply chain performance and the attainment of the daily schedule.
• Develop and maintain the knowledge, skills and attributes of self and the team and ensure the team has clear, measurable goals and objectives aligned to the plan and business targets.
• Promote high-performance expectations within a supportive team environment and encourage continuous improvement activities.
  

About you:

You will have a high level of communication skill and pride yourself on your ability to deliver value to customers. Working a 24/7 roster, you will bring the following skills to the position:

• Previous rail or transportation scheduling/planning experience
• Traincrew or shunt qualifications preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skills to effectively lead teams in a day of operations environment
• Substantial level of analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability in the use of computers and Microsoft Office suite
• ONSR Authorised D&A Tester qualification (preferred)
• Ability to pass a Cat 1 medical.
  

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.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers