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SalaryReporting to the General Manager, the Superintendent Operations is a key leadership role in Aurizon's NSW Bulk Operations and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Aurizon Logistics Services. This hands-on leadership role will see you working on a wide range of operational challenges and opportunities. will include providing safe, efficient and customer focused solutions including the management of staff & customers.
- Lead and effectively manage all resources safely to meet work priorities, customer and business requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive better business performance.
- Employ planning strategies to Identify opportunities for synergies across the portfolio (such as port services, rail and other services).
- Achieve the agreed level of DIFOT and ensure on-time running to meet the customers expectations and set KPI's.
- Implement and monitor programs and training for all work group staff to ensure high performance levels are maintained.
- Develop and monitor the financial budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and revenue maximised.
- Direct and manage the allocation, utilisation and deployment of resources to meet all operational and customer needs.
- Hands-on leadership role working on a wide range of day-to-day operational challenges and opportunities.
- Effectively manage and mentor a diverse team to plan and execute operational requirements.
- Ability to influence, lead and negotiate with diverse work groups.
- Demonstrated extensive business acumen, strategic thinking and business planning skills.
- Intermediate computer skills and use of operational systems (SAP preferred).
- High level of interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills and an ability to effectively manage a wide range of stakeholders
- Extensive knowledge of operations, preferably of the rail and road industry.
- Sound knowledge of road coordination and terminal operations.
- Substantial leadership, people management, negotiation and communication skills.
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees to reach their full potential. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with long term and exciting career opportunities. Some of our benefits include:
- Development and growth opportunities
- Access to female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentoring programs
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
- Parental Leave Program and Super Booster
It is our ability to connect that strengthens communities, industries and builds economies. It helps to embrace diversity in our workplace and that is the experience we want for everyone. We are building a culture where everyone is seen, heard and valued, because of their diversity. We value inclusion throughout the whole company and encourage you to apply.
About Aurizon
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator. Each year, we transport more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities, connecting miners, primary producers, and industry with international and domestic markets.
We strive for a diverse, collaborative, creative and a high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic work environment.
To learn about us and our company values visit
For more information on this position (reference 91155), please contact Jason McBride (08) 9212 2568
Advertised: 06 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
