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Location: Antiene 

Remuneration/Benefit:  97k including super 

About the role

Aurizon’s Antiene depot is growing, and we’re looking for an Unloader Operator who enjoy a mix of office and outdoor work and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. This role is crucial to keeping our trains moving safely and efficiently for our customers.

You’ll spend a lot of time focused on operating computer control systems for unloading trains and operating an unloading facility, so strong concentration and attention to detail are essential. The work can be repetitive at times, so we’re after someone who can stay engaged, maintain accuracy, and show initiative to keep busy during quieter periods.

This role operates on 12-hour shifts (0500–1700 and 1700–0500) as part of a 24/7 roster.

This is a 5-month maternity leave coverage role, until May 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Operate computer control systems to unload trains safely and efficiently
• Carry out visual (roll-by) inspections of trains, identifying and reporting faults
• Communicate clearly via radio with traincrew and operational staff to coordinate safe train movements
• Support inventory management, product sampling, data entry, and record-keeping
• Inspect and report faults on plant and equipment within the Antiene Unloading Facility
• Assist Aurizon teams during outage days, including safety inspections and coordinating on-site maintenance activities
• Perform manual and hands-on tasks as needed in the outdoor areas of the facility

About you

• Able to concentrate for extended periods and remain focused during repetitive tasks
• Happy working in a blended office/outdoor environment and comfortable getting your hands dirty
• Shows initiative — keeps busy and looks for tasks during slower periods
• Strong safety mindset with great attention to detail
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Confident operating computer systems
• Forklift licence preferred, not essential
• Able to safely operate motor vehicles
• Comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts, including early starts, nights, weekends, and public holidays
• C Class Driver’s Licence
• Strong team player who can work across different group

What the recruitment process looks like –

• Online testing
• Cat 2 rail medical
• Traffic history infringement check
• Reference checking

All correspondence will be via email so please check your email regularly (please also check junk and spam) so you don’t miss important emails.

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.

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