Haulage Operations Leader

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Haulage Operations Leader to oversee daily haulage operations and lead our frontline teams to success. Based on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth, this critical leadership role is responsible for coordinating people, plant, and processes to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all haulage activities to ensure operational targets and customer service levels are met.
• Manage the effective utilisation and deployment of people, equipment, and systems.
• Support the Haulage Superintendent with people management activities, including performance reviews, discipline, and reward and recognition programs.
• Coach, mentor, and support both employees and contractors to foster high-performance teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and manage daily haulage operations to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Oversee the scheduling, maintenance, and upkeep of haulage equipment and vehicles.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and ensure alignment with company standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise resource usage and achieve business objectives.

About You:

You are a hands-on leader with strong operational knowledge, a passion for safety, and a focus on results. You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving problems, developing people, and driving performance.

Skills and Experience Required:

Mandatory:

• Demonstrated experience in a haulage, logistics, or heavy industrial environment.
• Proven leadership experience in large-scale haulage or transport operations.

Desirable:

• Experience managing subcontractors and external service providers.
• Qualifications in logistics, transport management, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

Key Skills:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory and policy frameworks in haulage operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse teams.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to manage client expectations.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in using operational systems and computer applications relevant to the role.

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.

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