Rail Freight Clerk – Grow with a New Queensland Operation

Lindsay Australia

Mackay Regional

On-site

AUD 56,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Long-term employment
Weekly wages
Referral reward 1500
Discounts
Novated leasing
Training support
Career development
Safety-first culture

Job summary

Lindsay Australia is expanding a new rail freight operation in North Queensland. This role will be part of a growing team, responsible for processing freight movements and maintaining accurate records from day one.

You will liaise with train crews, dispatch teams and customers, ensuring compliance with CoR and safety guidelines while delivering reliable service across Mackay to Cairns.

Qualifications

  • Excellent data entry and documentation skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to learn new systems.
  • Experience in rail, freight, transport, logistics or administration is highly regarded.
  • Knowledge of CoR and rail safety principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Process incoming and outgoing rail freight accurately.
  • Prepare train manifests and dispatch records.
  • Maintain freight tracking and shipment records.
  • Coordinate movement of rail freight for safe operations.
  • Liaise with train crews, terminal staff and controllers.
  • Respond to customer enquiries with updates on movements.
  • Resolve discrepancies in freight documentation.
  • Support daily administrative tasks and maintain records.
  • Ensure compliance with rail safety and regulations.
  • Assist with loading, unloading and scheduling to meet deadlines.

Skills

Data entry
Attention to detail
Documentation
Communication
Time management
Customer service
Rail/transport knowledge
Problem solving

Tools

Rail freight management systems

Job description

Lindsay Australia is expanding a new rail freight operation in North Queensland. This role will be part of a growing team, responsible for processing freight movements and maintaining accurate records from day one.

You will liaise with train crews, dispatch teams and customers, ensuring compliance with CoR and safety guidelines while delivering reliable service across Mackay to Cairns.

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