Port Augusta Rail Terminal Supervisor - Safe, Efficient Ops

Pacific National; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program through Sonder

Job summary

Pacific National in Port Augusta seeks a Terminal Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy freight terminal, overseeing Port Augusta, Whyalla and Cook operations while driving safety and productivity.

You will coordinate resources, rostering, and ensure train movements run safely and on time, reporting to the Superintendent. A strong safety culture and team leadership are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory role in a safety-critical environment.
• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating teams.
• Background in rail, transport, logistics, or heavy industry.
• Strong safety leadership and fostering a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations of a busy freight terminal.
• Supervise Port Augusta and Whyalla depots to ensure trains operate safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Manage remote barracks facility at Cook, including utilities and maintenance.
• Inspire a safety-focused culture through leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Coordinate resources and rostering to maximise terminal productivity and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with network access requirements, procedures, and company standards.
• Communicate safety instructions and support continuous improvement across the team.
• Collaborate with Planning Services and Network Control to support train movements.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder comms

Problem solving

Analytical

Team motivation

Decision making

Job description

Pacific National in Port Augusta seeks a Terminal Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy freight terminal, overseeing Port Augusta, Whyalla and Cook operations while driving safety and productivity.

You will coordinate resources, rostering, and ensure train movements run safely and on time, reporting to the Superintendent. A strong safety culture and team leadership are essential to succeed in this role.