Scheduler Train Control

• 4_5; 5_4; 5_5 -12 | Days & Nights | Perth Based
• Company contribution to private health insurance
• Work with a high-performing, world class iron ore operation
• Maximum term contract role through to July 2026

About the role

Join Hancock Iron Ore's Integrated Remote Operations team and play a pivotal role in keeping our rail network moving safely and efficiently. As a Scheduler Train Controller, you'll be at the heart of our rail operations, overseeing and coordinating the daily movement of trains and on-track activities across our network.

Reporting to the Senior Scheduler Train Control, you'll ensure all rail traffic movements and wayside maintenance activities are carried out in line with strict safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities. This is a role where your decisions directly impact production performance, safety outcomes, and the smooth running of our supply chain.

Duties

• Assume authority for all rail traffic movements and grant access for personnel to work within the railway danger zone
• Develop and implement alternate operational plans in response to equipment failures or staffing shortfalls, minimising downtime and maximising productivity
• Manage the 72-hour lockdown and daily planning horizons, ensuring the delivery and execution of the daily train operations plan
• Operate the Roy Hill Train Control Systems to maintain safe separation of rail traffic and protect on-track personnel
• Provide guidance on future work and maintenance schedules to optimise resource use without impacting daily operations

Skills and experience

• Previous train control experience — heavy haulage or bulk freight background highly regarded
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and operational processes
• Experience with computer-based train control systems, train order and track warrant systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• RH Rail Safeworking Level 5 accreditation
• Rail Network Control qualifications (desirable)

Perth ROC Facilities

• Free on-site parking at remote operational centre (ROC)
• Modern spacious office with break-out facilities
• In-house café providing variety of hot & cold food options and barista coffee
• Active social club with community events and activities for employees

About Hancock Iron Ore
The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation. 

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia's Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

How to apply

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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.