Planning Officer

Aurizon; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 58,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

mentoring programs

Discounts on health insurance

Parental leave program

Super booster

Job summary

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company, dedicated to connecting miners, producers and industry with markets nationwide. The Planning Officer role is permanent part-time, offering on-site training and mentoring to develop your logistics and planning skills.

The position supports port logistics with planning systems, purchasing and compliance, requires flexibility across days, afternoons, nights and weekends, and provides opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; suitable for recent graduates.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn.
• On-site training with mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining up-to-date data and records in logistics systems to support operational planning
• Delivering high-quality customer service by resolving issues and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with NHVR, customs, and biosecurity requirements
• Supporting purchasing and planning tasks to align with customer agreements and business targets
• Monitoring service levels and providing updates to meet internal and external reporting requirements

Skills

Willingness to learn

Good computer skills

Clear communication

Customer-first mindset

Shift flexibility

MSIC eligibility

Job description

Permanent Part-Time (minimum 60 hours per fortnight, GWE)

About the role:

As Planning Officer, you’ll support port logistics by ensuring planning systems, purchasing, and compliance processes are delivered accurately and in line with operational needs.

The role has no set roster and requires flexibility with shifts across Days, Afternoon, Nights, and weekends (24 / 7 coverage).

If you’re flexible, able to accommodate changing hours,and eager to learn you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining up-to-date data and records in logistics systems to support operational planning
• Delivering high-quality customer service by resolving issues and working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards, including NHVR, customs, and biosecurity requirements
• Supporting purchasing and planning tasks to align with customer agreements and business targets
• Monitoring service levels and provide updates to meet internal and external reporting requirements

About You:

No prior experience is required. Whether you’re starting your career or are a recent graduate, we welcome applicants who are enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn. With on-site training, mentoring and opportunities for career progression, you’ll have support to develop your skills and build a career in this field.

• A willingness to learn and ask questions
• Good computer skills and confidence learning new systems
• A customer-first approach and clear communication skills
• Flexibility to work changing shifts, including afternoons, nights and weekends, sometimes at short notice
• The ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

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: 02 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time