Rail Fleet Optimisation Architect

Pacific National; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program

Job summary

Pacific National in North Sydney is seeking an experienced Asset Deployment Specialist to optimise locomotive and wagon deployments, ensuring fleets meet operational demands and schedules. You’ll balance safety, reliability and efficiency while leveraging data to drive performance across our Coal business.

Working in a fast‑paced, 24/7 environment, you’ll collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability teams to deploy assets safely, respond to disruptions, and continuously

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, maintenance planning, logistics or a heavy industry environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make operational decisions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Optimise locomotive and wagon deployment to meet operational demands, customer requirements and maintenance schedules.
• Make real‑time decisions to manage disruptions and minimise service impacts.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Network Providers to deliver service outcomes.
• Use operational data to improve fleet utilisation, reliability and commercial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet performance, safety and efficiency.

Job description

Pacific National in North Sydney is seeking an experienced Asset Deployment Specialist to optimise locomotive and wagon deployments, ensuring fleets meet operational demands and schedules. You’ll balance safety, reliability and efficiency while leveraging data to drive performance across our Coal business.

Working in a fast‑paced, 24/7 environment, you’ll collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability teams to deploy assets safely, respond to disruptions, and continuously