Operations Performance Leader

3 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Aurizon Holdings Limited Full time
  • Account Management / Business Development 1
Job Number: 682631 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Adelaide Categories: Transport Operations & Logistics, Account Management / Business Development

About the role:
Aurizon is looking for a driven and experienced leader to help shape the future of our Bulk Central operations. Based in Adelaide and reporting to the Operations Manager for Bulk Central, this hands-on role is at the heart of delivering growth, transformation, and change initiatives with a strong focus on operations, safety, and cost optimisation. You'll work across teams and functions to identify, develop, and implement high-impact projects that lift supply chain performance and deliver measurable, long-term results.

This role is accountable for:

  • Partnering with the leadership team to identify, assess, and deliver improvement and optimisation initiatives.
  • Leading the review and continuous improvement of business processes, including technology, capability, and change management strategies.
  • Providing insights through data analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making and optimise commercial outcomes.
  • Developing and delivering project/change plans with clear scope, governance, timelines, and quality outcomes.
  • Standardising and improving processes across the supply chain to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  • Ensuring all activities comply with legislative obligations, company policies, and safety standards.

About you:
We're looking for a strategic thinker and results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. You'll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and bring:

  • Experience applying change management and/or process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data interpretation, reporting tools, and dashboard creation (e.g. Power BI).
  • Solid understanding of safety management systems and compliance frameworks.
  • Operational knowledge of transport or supply chain environments, including rostering and deployment practices.
  • Proven project management capabilities, including change delivery and benefit realisation.
  • Financial literacy and the ability to develop and present business cases.
  • High-level interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • The ability to lead teams, coordinate resources, and deliver on business priorities.

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 with integrated landside supply chain solutions 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.

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.

Advertised: 07 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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