Stevedore Coordinator (Casual) Casual — Transport Operations & Logistics Adelaide

Aurizon; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Discounts on health insurance funds

Personal travel discounts

Gym discounts

Vehicle discounts

Retail brand discounts

Parental leave program

Super booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a Casual Stevedore Coordinator at Port Adelaide to lead the coordination of port-based transport and stevedore activities, ensuring safe, efficient operations. You will plan daily tasks, manage capacity, and collaborate with stakeholders on plans and approvals.

We value hands-on leaders with logistics or stevedoring experience, strong planning and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work irregular hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, stevedoring or transport coordination.
• Proven leadership in high-volume, safety-critical settings.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and compliance frameworks.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily stevedoring and transport tasks.
• Manage capacity and scheduling in line with customer agreements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on operational plans, approvals and infra works.
• Oversee safety, service standards and compliance within the area.
• Support incident response and lead investigations as needed.
• Maintain accurate reporting and system records, including rosters and payroll.
• Oversee labour allocation and workforce deployment to meet operational demands while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Stevedoring experience

Planning & scheduling

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Operational systems

MSIC eligibility

Flexible hours

Job description

Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and an integral part of the Australian economy, moving over 250 million tonnes of commodities annually. We are strengthening our presence in South Australia, offering rail and port solutions that benefit customers across the region. As we expand our operations, we are excited to invite enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team!

About the role:

As Casual Stevedore Coordinator, you’ll lead the coordination of port-based transport and Stevedore activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

• Plan and supervise daily stevedoring and transport tasks
• Manage capacity and scheduling in alignment with customer agreements
• Collaborate with stakeholders on operational plans, approvals, and infrastructure works
• Oversee safety, service standards, and compliance within the operational area
• Support incident response and lead investigations as needed
• Maintain accurate reporting and system records, including rosters and payroll
• Oversee labour allocation and workforce deployment to ensure operational demands are met while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.

About you

We’re looking for a hands-on leader with strong operational insight and experience in logistics or stevedoring environments.

• Experience in logistics, stevedoring, or transport coordination
• Proven leadership in high-volume, safety-critical settings
• Sound knowledge of safety management systems and compliance frameworks
• Strong planning, scheduling, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficient in using operational systems for planning, reporting, and data entry
• Ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
• Flexible and available to work on short notice, including irregular hours and weekends as required

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long‑term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon:

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high‑performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

Location: Port Adelaide

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers