Rail Operations Coordinator: Schedule & Safety Lead (24/7)

Aurizon; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave program

Superannuation boost

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Toowoomba to oversee day-to-day rail operations, ensuring on-time movements and safe deployment of train crews. The role emphasizes communication, cost-efficiency, and adherence to schedules within a 24/7 roster.

You'll lead a team, improve processes, and maintain safety and performance standards while collaborating across departments to deliver reliable services to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail or transportation scheduling/planning.
• Traincrew or shunt qualifications preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a day of operations environment.
• Substantial level of analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of computers and Microsoft Office suite.
• ONSR Authorised D&A Tester qualification (preferred).
• Ability to pass a Cat 1 medical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day movements of rolling stock and ensure that all operations are executed on time
• Manage the safe and efficient movement of trains.
• Manage the daily operations changes to meet all train service and maintenance activity timeframes.
• Assist in the coordination of train crew to enable the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of train services to customers.
• Develop, implement and manage processes, systems and procedures for supply chain performance and the attainment of the daily schedule.
• Develop and maintain the knowledge, skills and attributes of self and the team and ensure the team has clear, measurable goals and objectives aligned to the plan and business targets.
• Promote high-performance expectations within a supportive team environment and encourage continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

ONSR Authorised D&A Tester qualification

Cat 1 medical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aurizon is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Toowoomba to oversee day-to-day rail operations, ensuring on-time movements and safe deployment of train crews. The role emphasizes communication, cost-efficiency, and adherence to schedules within a 24/7 roster.

You'll lead a team, improve processes, and maintain safety and performance standards while collaborating across departments to deliver reliable services to customers.