Supervisor Terminal Melbourne

Extend your operational leadership experience within a busy terminal

• Permanent opportunity, Melbourne Freight Terminal
• 12 hour rotating shifts, weekend and night work required

As Australia's largest private rail freight company, we are integral in keeping Australia's economy moving. With a rich history dating back to 1855 we are incredibly proud of our heritage and the essential role we continue to play in supporting Australia's supply chain. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials.

An opportunity has presented itself for an experienced Supervisor to join our team at our Melbourne Freight Terminal. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you'll play a key role in providing leadership and guidance to terminal operators, as well as leading and coordinating the day-to-day operations. This role will have a strong emphasis on implementing safe working improvements, business improvements, cultural change and ensuring productive workplace practices.

In addition, the Terminal Supervisor is responsible for ensuring Pacific National trains run on time, safely and efficiently through consultation with Pacific National's Integrated Planning Services department and Network Control.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspiring and leading a team of safety-focused people by supervising, coordinating and managing operational resources
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant network access regulations and policy standards
• Developing and maintaining the knowledge, skills and attributes required of your team with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and safety
• Coordinating the implementation and communication of organisational, divisional and local safety instructions, as well as assessing your team members via performance and safety observations
• Commitment to build excellent relationships with all customers (internal and external) and identifying and developing improved business solutions for our customers

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong safety background and lead by example to improve safety in the workplace every day.

In addition, you will have:

• Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team in a busy environment
• Proven strengths in problem solving and analytical ability
• Experience in building and developing a multi-faceted team with a key focus on driving a strong safety culture
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Background in the rail, transport or logistics will be advantageous

We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you\'ll have the opportunity to:

• Pursue growth and career development
• Access mentoring programs
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more.

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.

Applications close on the 28th of September 2025.

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the \"Apply\" button and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page: Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.