Address- Permanent leadership role based in Brisbane
- Join a market leader in the Rail Industry
- Excellent opportunity for a passionate people leader.
- Monday to Friday role – No shift work required.
Pacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
About us
Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.
Join us as we continue to transform our business and shape the rail freight industry, to achieve our vision of becoming Australia’s recognised leader for safe, innovative and sustainable rail freight solutions.
We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it and live these values through open and honest communication and respect.
About the role
Reporting to the Superintendent in Brisbane, the Linehaul Supervisor plays a key role in providing leadership and guidance to train crew, as well as leading and coordinating the day to day operations.
This role will have a strong emphasis on safety leadership, implementing business improvements, driving cultural change and ensuring productive workplace practices. In addition, the Linehaul Supervisor is responsible for ensuring Pacific National trains run on time, safely and efficiently through consultation with stakeholders.
The Linehaul Supervisor will also ensure and organise training for incoming employees whilst also ensuring the current train crew are competent and up to date with training material.
Key responsibilities include:
- Inspiring and leading a safety-focused team by supervising, coordinating and managing operational resources
- Ensuring compliance with the relevant network access regulations and policy standards
- Developing organisational capability by building and maintaining the knowledge, skills and attributes required of the team with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and safety leadership
- Coordinating the implementation and communication of organisational, divisional and local safety instructions, as well as assessing team members via driver performance and safety observations
- Commitment to providing optimal customer service; building excellent relationships with all stakeholders and identifying and developing improved business solutions for our customers.
- Involved in the recruitment of vacant qualified & driver and trainee positions for Brisbane Drivers depot
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong safety background and be an experienced operational leader who is passionate about driving positive change and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:
- Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team in a busy environment.
- Proven strengths in problem solving and analytical ability.
- Experience in building and developing a multi-faceted team with a key focus on driving a strong safety culture
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Background in the rail/transport sector preferred
- Qualifications in Transport, Logistics or Business Management will be highly regarded.
- Background in Train Driving will also be highly regarded
Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?
If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application.
Closing date
Applications close on 2nd June 2024
Next steps
Are you ready to be part of our future? To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.
To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and the opportunities we offer, visit our careers page www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.
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