Rail Operations Support Officer

SCT Logistics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave top-up

Novated leasing

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite car park

Dress for your day policy

Job summary

SCT Logistics is seeking a Rail Operations Support Officer to join our national transport and logistics team in Melbourne. You will assist with rostering, rail operations, and reporting, helping keep rolling stock and fleet movements running smoothly.

This role offers exposure to safety, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting, with development opportunities and flexible work options under SCT's inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail operations or transport administration.
• Track awareness competency.
• Experience with fatigue management or rostering frameworks.
• Experience with incident reporting systems and regulatory compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support crew rostering and allocation, including managing roster changes and identifying crew shortfalls.
• Assist with day-to-day rail operations, including rolling stock, fleet and fuel coordination.
• Maintain accurate operational, compliance and incident records.
• Assist with incident and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare regular operational performance reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Work closely with Train Coordinators and operational teams to support efficient rail operations

Skills

Rail operations

Transport administration

Track awareness

Fatigue management

Rostering systems

Incident reporting

Job description

SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.

Why SCT?At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:

• Development and growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
• Novated leasing (after probationary period) and salary packaging
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite car park
• Dress for your day policy

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to work in a leading national transport and logistics company as a Rail Operations Support Officer.

Reporting toNetwork Operations Managerthe positionincludes the following responsibilities:

• Support crew rostering and allocation, including managing roster changes and identifying crew shortfalls.
• Assist with day-to-day rail operations, including rolling stock, fleet and fuel coordination.
• Maintain accurate operational, compliance and incident records.
• Assist with incident and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare regular operational performance reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Work closely with Train Coordinators and operational teams to support efficient rail operations

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate,(desirable)

• Previous rail operations or transport administration experience.
• Track awareness competency.
• Experience with fatigue management or rostering frameworks.
• Experience with incident reporting systems and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with crew rostering systems and fatigue management requirements

Other important information

• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
• The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.

SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.