Permanent - Full Time — Transport Operations & Logistics

If you're an experienced leader or someone ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to play a key role in leading the Narngulu (Geraldton) yard operations. With a passion for working with people and a drive to develop your leadership skills, you'll be supported to grow and succeed in this role. We're committed to investing in your development — so if you bring the right attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to thrive.

About the role:

Being an integral part of the Narngulu Extended Leadership Team and overseeing daily movements of the rolling stock and timely scheduled yard operations, you will be required to:

• Direct and manage the allocation, utilisation, and deployment of production resources to ensure the disciplined execution of the yard plan.
• Develop, implement, and manage process, systems and procedures that will eliminate above rail factors within the cycle which impact on supply chain performance and the attainment of the daily schedule.
• Grow and maintain the knowledge, skills and attributes of self and the team and ensure the team has clear, current, and measurable goals and objectives aligned to the plan and business targets.
• Provide advice, coaching and support to direct operational employees that assists in achieving performance objectives, promote high performance teams and support continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure that all business activities and employees within the position's area of control comply with all relevant legislative/statutory obligations and company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Responsibilities of this role may vary over time.

About you:

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A genuine interest in leading, coaching, and motivating teams.
• Leading by example to champion the depots safety culture - I Know Safe - I Choose Safe
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence others.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and confident decision-making.
• Competence with digital tools and the Microsoft Office suite.
• A Certificate IV/Diploma in Frontline Management or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

Experience in logistics, heavy industry, or yard operations will be highly regarded, but it's your leadership potential, willingness to learn, and drive to succeed that matter most.

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.

If you're an experienced leader or someone ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to play a key role in leading the Narngulu (Geraldton) yard operations. With a passion for working with people and a drive to develop your leadership skills, you'll be supported to grow and succeed in this role.

We're committed to investing in your development — so if you bring the right attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to thrive.

About the role

Being an integral part of the Narngulu Extended Leadership Team and overseeing daily movements of the rolling stock and timely scheduled yard operations, you will be required to:

• Direct and manage the allocation, utilisation, and deployment of production resources to ensure the disciplined execution of the yard plan.
• Develop, implement, and manage process, systems and procedures that will eliminate above rail factors within the cycle which impact on supply chain performance and the attainment of the daily schedule.
• Grow and maintain the knowledge, skills and attributes of self and the team and ensure the team has clear, current, and measurable goals and objectives aligned to the plan and business targets.
• Provide advice, coaching and support to direct operational employees that assists in achieving performance objectives, promote high performance teams and support continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure that all business activities and employees within the position's area of control comply with all relevant legislative/statutory obligations and company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Responsibilities of this role may vary over time.

About you

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A genuine interest in leading, coaching, and motivating teams.
• Leading by example to champion the depots safety culture - I Know Safe - I Choose Safe
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence others.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and confident decision-making.
• Competence with digital tools and the Microsoft Office suite.
• A Certificate IV/Diploma in Frontline Management or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

Experience in logistics, heavy industry, or yard operations will be highly regarded, but it's your leadership potential, willingness to learn, and drive to succeed that matter most.

What we offer you (continued)

Advertised: 11 Sep 2025. Applications close: 26 Sep 2025.

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