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Location: Gillman Terminal, Adelaide - South Australia

• Work across hands-on and administrative tasks in a safety-focused environment.
• Be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, 24/7 rail environment.
• Opportunity to develop skills in logistics and operations.

About the role:

Join Aurizon as a Terminal Coordinator at our Gillman Terminal, a critical hub that operates 24/7 to manage the despatch and arrival of multiple trains. This role involves a combination of hands-on and office-based responsibilities to effectively coordinate terminal operations and workforce activities. Given the round-the-clock nature of the terminal, this position requires working on a rotating shift roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong, customer-focused relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate all operational activities within the terminal to ensure the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Utilise and maintain relevant systems to effectively plan, allocate, and manage terminal resources.
• Oversee terminal facilities, including equipment acquisition, maintenance coordination, and supply orders for the team as required.
• Assist in the implementation and delivery of administrative programs and operational initiatives across the section.
• Respond promptly and professionally to enquiries, ensuring a strong commitment to high-quality customer service, including liaising with internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of operational requirements to meet business and service delivery expectations.

About you:    

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume rail, transport logistics, or heavy industrial environment.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating 24/7 shift roster, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Prior experience in shift work and an understanding of fatigue management principles are highly regarded.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team and build strong relationships to achieve operational goals.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Sound analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with diverse workgroups.
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer systems and the MS Office suite.
• Demonstrated experience working in a stringent safety-focused environment.
• A Reach Stacker ticket and/or High Risk licence would be highly regarded.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment checks, including driving history checks, reference checks, and a Category 2 Rail Medical.

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 rail freight operator with integrated landside supply chain solutions 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. 

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.

To learn about us and our company values visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers