Operations Coordinator Permanent - Full Time — Transport Operations & Logistics Kwinana

Aurizon; City Of Kwinana; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Personal travel discounts

Gym discounts

Vehicle discounts

Parental leave

Super booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking an Operations Coordinator to oversee daily traincrew and yard operations in the Kwinana region, ensuring cost-efficient resource deployment and high customer service levels.

You will direct resources, improve systems for supply chain performance, and lead a team with a focus on continuous improvement while upholding safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Train Driving and/or Shunt qualifications (preferred – training provided)
• Cert IV/Diploma in Frontline Management or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Confident computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Experience in yard operations or heavy industry logistics
• Proven frontline leadership experience (highly regarded)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily traincrew and yard operations
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources and timely delivery
• Be an integral part of the Kwinana Leadership Team
• Oversee the movement of rolling stock and execution of the yard plan

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Train Driving qualifications

Frontline management cert

Analytical skills

MS Office

Yard operations experience

Leadership experience

Education

Cert IV/Diploma in Frontline Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As an Operations Coordinator you will effectively coordinate the traincrew and yard operations, ensuring cost effective deployment of resources while maintaining a high level of customer service.

• Coordinate daily traincrew and yard operations
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources and timely delivery
• Be an integral part of the Kwinana Leadership Team
• Oversee the movement of rolling stock and execution of the yard plan

You will:

• Direct and manage allocation and utilisation of resources
• Develop and improve systems to enhance supply chain performance
• Lead and coach your team with clear goals and continuous improvement focus
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards

Working a 4 on 4 off roster -12hr shifts.

About You

You’re someone who brings:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Train Driving and/or Shunt qualifications (preferred – training provided)
• Cert IV/Diploma in Frontline Management or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience in yard operations or heavy industry logistics
• Proven frontline leadership experience (highly regarded)

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.

About the Role

As an Operations Coordinator you will effectively coordinate the traincrew and yard operations, ensuring cost effective deployment of resources while maintaining a high level of customer service.

• Coordinate daily traincrew and yard operations
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources and timely delivery
• Be an integral part of the Kwinana Leadership Team
• Oversee the movement of rolling stock and execution of the yard plan

You will:

• Direct and manage allocation and utilisation of resources
• Develop and improve systems to enhance supply chain performance
• Lead and coach your team with clear goals and continuous improvement focus
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards

Working a 4 on 4 off roster -12hr shifts.

About You

You’re someone who brings:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Train Driving and/or Shunt qualifications (preferred – training provided)
• Cert IV/Diploma in Frontline Management or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Confident computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Experience in yard operations or heavy industry logistics
• Proven frontline leadership experience (highly regarded)

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