Rail Possession Planner — 2-Year Contract | Flexible Work

Australian Rail Track Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing programs

Novated leasing options

Discounts and support programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is seeking a Project Possessions Coordinator for a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Melbourne. You will optimise track access for maintenance and project delivery, coordinating possession requests and ensuring minimal disruption to train operations.

Join ARTC to support major rail projects across Victoria, collaborate with asset maintainers, project teams and operators, and help deliver safe, efficient rail network outcomes for customers and

Qualifications

• Rail freight or logistics experience with knowledge of ARTC and Melbourne Metro Rail networks.
• Experience or knowledge in train and possession planning.
• Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise track access for maintenance and project works while minimising impacts on train operations.
• Assess and coordinate track access and possession requests, ensuring works are planned within operational limits.
• Develop temporary variations to the Master Train Plan and coordinate stakeholder consultation and communication.
• Collaborate with asset maintainers, project teams, operators to secure effective track access and maintain train path continuity.
• Represent ARTC at possession planning forums, project meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Monitor possessions and their impact on train running, providing recommendations to improve planning and approval processes.
• Prepare possession planning reports, recommendations and supporting records.
• Provide operational advice and support to Network Coordination on planned possessions, altered train paths and project-related issues.

Skills

Rail freight experience

Stakeholder management

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Information management systems

Job description

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is seeking a Project Possessions Coordinator for a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Melbourne. You will optimise track access for maintenance and project delivery, coordinating possession requests and ensuring minimal disruption to train operations.

Join ARTC to support major rail projects across Victoria, collaborate with asset maintainers, project teams and operators, and help deliver safe, efficient rail network outcomes for customers and