Location: Newcastle
Remuneration/Benefit: Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Australia’s largest rail freight operator
• Based in the vibrant port and logistics hub of Newcastle
• Supportive environment with strong operational and safety culture
About the Role:
Reporting to the Regional Logistics Manager, this critical leadership role is responsible for providing a safe, efficient and customer-focused end-to-end logistics operation across the full supply chain from Hermidale through to the Port of Newcastle. You will lead frontline teams, manage operational systems, and oversee the coordination of road haulage, terminal operations and port interface activities to ensure seamless delivery of product to port and vessel. You will ensure service delivery meets customer expectations and contractual KPIs across the entire supply chain including an understanding of rail operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Champion a safety culture through the achievement and implementation of all safety standards, systems and initiatives to a standard of excellence.
• Lead and optimise the full supply chain operation from operator and trucking operations at Hermidale through to rail operations, port receival and ship loading in Newcastle.
• Ensure agreed customer service levels are consistently achieved, including on-time performance and contractual KPIs across road, terminal, rail and port operations.
• Develop, monitor and manage operational budgets, ensuring cost control and revenue maximisation.
• Maximise asset utilisation and labour productivity across trucking, terminal and port operations.
• Direct and manage the allocation and deployment of resources to meet operational and customer needs across the entire logistics corridor.
• Provide strong frontline leadership across the employee lifecycle, including performance, engagement and capability development.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure timely, accurate and compliant reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities and greater collaboration across operational teams and supply chain partners.
• Ensure full compliance with industrial instruments, safety management systems, company procedures and legislative obligations across all supply chain activities.
About You:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role with logistics, transport or heavy industrial environment, with end-to-end supply chain accountability.
• Certificate IV qualification in Frontline Management or similar (preferred).
• Proven frontline leadership experience across road transport, terminal operations and/or port environments.
• Strong working knowledge of road haulage coordination, port interface operations and supply chain optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and build strong relationships with drivers, operators, customers, regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing operational budgets, cost control and productivity improvement.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capability with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated experience in incident management, investigations and safety leadership across high-risk operating environments.
• Sound computer literacy and operational systems capability (SAP experience desirable).
• Thorough understanding of Supply Chain of Responsibility, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, and port safety frameworks highly regarded.
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 leadership 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. We connect miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets, playing a vital role in the Australian economy.
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.
To learn more, visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
