Rail Workforce Scheduler: Rotating 12-Hour Shifts & Training

Pacific National; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Wellbeing support via Sonder

Job summary

Pacific National in North Sydney coordinates daily crew and asset allocations for a high-demand Bulk rail operation. You will balance safety, reliability and efficiency while working in a dynamic environment with full training and ongoing support.

The role focuses on rostering, monitoring operations, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure the right people and assets are in the right place at the right time.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear verbal, written and digital communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn operational systems and rostering tools.
• Ability to stay organised in a busy, time-critical environment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Interest in transport, logistics, rail operations or workforce planning.
• Ability to work a rotating roster comprising 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Previous exposure to labour planning, rostering systems or heavy industry is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and allocate train crew, wagons and locomotives in line with daily operational plans.
• Maintain and update crew rosters, responding quickly to changing operational requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure the right people and assets are in the right place at the right time.
• Monitor operations, identify potential disruptions and support practical solutions to keep freight moving.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Help ensure compliance with safety, operational and industrial requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn rostering systems

Interest in transport/logistics/rail

Tools

Rostering software

Operational systems

Job description

Pacific National in North Sydney coordinates daily crew and asset allocations for a high-demand Bulk rail operation. You will balance safety, reliability and efficiency while working in a dynamic environment with full training and ongoing support.

The role focuses on rostering, monitoring operations, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure the right people and assets are in the right place at the right time.