Supervisor (Gladstone)

Aurizon; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development opportunities

Mentoring and development programs

Discounts on health insurance, travel,

Discounts on gyms, vehicles and retail

Parental leave program

Superannuation booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a Civil Supervisor based at our Gladstone depot to lead and support a team of Track Workers and Road Patrollers across a 200km track network. You will oversee day‑to‑day maintenance, crew planning and resourcing, delivering safe, high‑quality outcomes while building a positive team culture.

You will provide coaching, guidance and performance management, driving continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with safety standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in high‑risk heavy industry environments.
• Strong focus on safety, discipline and team development.
• Experience with rail, mining, construction or logistics is advantageous.
• Ability to plan, supervise and improve service delivery against targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Track Workers and Road Patrollers across CQCN.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day maintenance operations and crew planning.
• Review leave, manage performance and conduct risk assessments.
• Coach and develop direct reports to achieve objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Trouble shooting

Risk management

Performance coaching

Safety culture

Job description

About the role:

As our Civil Supervisor based at our Gladstone depot, you'll have the opportunity to lead and support a dedicated team of Track Workers and Road Patrollers, coordinating day-to-day maintenance operations, crew planning and resourcing while providing strong frontline leadership. Working across 200km of track throughout the Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN), you'll join a high-performing team recognised for its commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering quality outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, building positive team cultures and helping others succeed

Leadership and Support for multidisciplinary teams, to achieve the business targets, due dates and quality standards ensuring results meet the required business priorities and customer's expectations.

Track rosters, on time performance, safety and deliverables against benchmarks and standards of performance.

Provide daily management and support to team members by reviewing leave, conducting discipline, investigating and managing performance, undertaking risk management and conducting job safety analysis

Provide advice, coaching and support to direct reports to achieve performance objectives, promote high performance teams and support continuous improvement activities

About you:

We welcome applications from experienced people leaders who thrive in hands-on operational environments. Whether your background is in rail, mining, construction, logistics, manufacturing or another heavy industry, you'll bring a strong commitment to safety, the ability to build positive team cultures and a passion for supporting people to perform at their best. Experience working in high-risk environments will be highly regarded, and those with rail and/or rollingstock exposure are encouraged to apply.

High level of skill in trouble shooting, fault rectification, minor repairs and the carrying out of preventative maintenance procedures on rollingstock or similar equipment.

High level of skill in monitoring and implementing service delivery plans to achieve operational targets and customer service within a major logistics business.

Proven track record in building and sustaining positive tem and safety culture, with the ability to lead effectively with both internal and external facing roles;

What we offer you

At Aurizon, we invest in our people and support long-term careers. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer meaningful work, development opportunities and the chance to be part of something bigger.

Our benefits include:

Structured development and career 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 superannuation booster

About Aurizon

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX-listed company. Each year, we transport more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with domestic and international markets. Our work is essential to Australia’s economy and regional communities.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture

At Aurizon, everyone matters. We are proud of our diverse, inclusive and high-performance culture, where people feel supported, respected and empowered to grow. We value collaboration, care for one another, and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people can thrive.

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