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Location: Dry Creek, Adelaide

Aurizon’s Bulk Central business is seeking an experienced Crew Planning Leader to be based at Dry Creek, Adelaide. In this role, you will lead a team of Crew Rostering Officers to ensure rail services are crewed efficiently, safely and cost‑effectively across Bulk Central. This is a Monday to Friday role, working a 76‑hour fortnight, with flexibility to work weekends as required to support operational requirements.

About the role:

• Coordinate the development of service and resource plans to meet operational and business objectives.
• Develop effective roster and logistical solutions that support customer requirements.
• Provide strong leadership to the team, including people management and operating budget oversight.
• Build the technical capability of Crew Rostering Officers to develop cost‑effective rosters for live operations and analyse roster performance.
• Collaborate with leaders across regions to drive consistent best practice and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce planning activities for Bulk Central Operations
• Analyse data and provide recommendations that support or enhance business outcomes.
• Lead the team to ensure compliance with Enterprise Agreement and legislative requirements.
• Crew scheduling experience or experience developing master rosters is highly regarded.

About you:

• You have demonstrated experience in rostering and planning within a commercial freight or transport environment managing high‑volume operations, with crew scheduling or master roster development highly regarded.
• You are an experienced people leader with strong communication skills and a proven ability to build and engage high‑performing teams.
• You bring well‑developed consultation, negotiation and customer service skills.
• You have sound knowledge of transport operations, Safety Management Systems, Workplace Health and Safety, and quality systems.
• You have a strong understanding of Enterprise Agreement conditions and their practical application.

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.

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