Rail Maintenance Planning Manager

Posted: 19/11/2025

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: VIC Altona

Job Category: Engineering

Company Description

SCT Logistics is Australia's largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.

Why SCT?

At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.

Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:

• Development and growth opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
• Grandparent Leave
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite car park
• Dress for your day policy

To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Rail Maintenance Planning Manager to lead and coordinate the maintenance planning function across SCT's fleet of rollingstock and locomotives.

Reporting to the General Manager of Engineering and Maintenance, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the required capabilities in the following areas:

• Lead and manage the maintenance planning function for locomotives and rollingstock across the national rail fleet.
• Develop and maintain accurate maintenance plans and schedules.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are scheduled efficiently and aligned with operational and freight requirements.
• Oversee parts allocation, inventory levels and procurement coordination to support planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with rail safety obligations, regulatory standards, internal procedures and asset management frameworks.
• Optimise fleet availability, reliability and lifecycle performance through strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Monitor maintenance performance, reporting on KPIs such as availability, reliability, defects, and maintenance compliance.
• Identify risks, maintenance trends and opportunities for process improvement.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning within the rail industry (locomotives or rollingstock highly preferred).
• Strong understanding of rail safety regulations, asset management systems and maintenance compliance obligations.
• Experience with planning systems, scheduling tools and maintenance management software (SAP preferred).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced operational environment.

Other important information

• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
• The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
• Recruitment companies, need not apply

SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.