Leading Hand / Team Leader Rail Construction

Location: Townsville or BrisbaneRemuneration/Benefit: Attractive remuneration packageAbout the role:If you are an experienced Track Worker and looking to take that next step in your career, then this could be your opportunity. Working alongside some of the most respected Supervisors and Senior Supervisors at Aurizon, your hard work will be rewarded! Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate, lead, and contribute to the achievement of safety and environmental performance targets.
• Actively promote safe behaviour within the team and manage safety at the worksite.
• Implement strategies to minimize the risk of safety incidents.
• Undertake infrastructure track maintenance to specifications as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and develop new work practices.
• Responsible for taking the team out to the worksite and completing scheduled tasks.
• Ensure the team completes required tasks safely and on time.
• Report on work performed to supervisors.
• Travel across the network as required to support other teams during system closures.
• This is a very hands-on role; knowledge and experience in the rail industry are essential.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in the Rail Industry and Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure (Essential).
• Ability to work from home extensively.
• Current Driver's License - MR Class or above (Desirable).
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Exceptional leadership skills and ability to lead diverse workgroups.
• Extensive knowledge of track maintenance, inspection standards, systems, and processes.

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 visitAdvertised: 16 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Jun 2024 E. Australia Standard Time