Superintendent Northwest

Superintendent – Coal and Bulk Operations 

Gunnedah NSW | Pacific National – Coal Business 

• Monday–Friday (some flexibility required)  
• Leadership role with growth opportunities  
• Focus on Safety, performance, team engagement 

Lead. Optimise. Deliver. 

Pacific National is seeking a dynamic and experienced Superintendent to support frontline operations across our coal and bulk haulage business in Gunnedah. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving safety, training, performance, and team engagement in a fast-paced rail environment. 

About the Role 

As Superintendent, you'll be responsible for: 

• Supporting the Regional Operations Manager, lead teams and operational staff across multiple depots 
• Provide oversight, advice and guidance for operations to ensure agreed standard of safety, revenue, earnings, customer service and operational performance targets 
• Management of improvement initiatives, contracts and special projects for region 
• Driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance culture 
• Lead Driver Trainer team, manage route competencies and oversee training in the NW  
• Drive performance, safety, engagement and continuous improvement 

What We're Looking For 

• Proven leadership experience in rail, mining, logistics or heavy industry 
• Strong operational knowledge and a safety-first mindset 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
• Ability to lead change and deliver results under pressure 

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of Australia's largest private rail freight operator 
• Competitive salary + benefits + career development 
• Supportive team culture with real impact on business outcomes 
• Work in the heart of the Gunnedah coal network 

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.  

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.  

Like to know more about Pacific National?  

Head to our website to find out more: Join Our Team | Careers & Culture at Pacific National 

Ready to roll?  

Apply now and help shape the future of coal rail operations with Pacific National. 

Hit Apply Now OR follow the link below to our careers page: 

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Applications close on the 20th of November 2025 

Safely Every Day — That's Our Promise.  

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.