Superintendent Port Augusta, Whyalla and Cook

Operations Superintendent - Port Augusta, Whyalla and Cook

• Permanent opportunity based in Port Augusta
• Multi-site leadership role within a fast-paced 24/7 operation
• People focused rail organisation with a strong safety foundation

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We are a company built on solid foundations and we are incredibly proud of the essential role we continue to play supporting Australia’s supply chain. At Pacific National, we take great pride in delivering our best every day and have a relentless focus on customer service and place safety above all else.

We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia. We respect and care for the communities in which we operate and continue to evolve our community engagement and strengthen relationships through partnerships and investment. 

About the role

The Superintendent role is part of the South Australian regional lead team and is responsible for the overall running of our Port Augusta driver depot, which is a pivotal location in supporting east/west supply chain, as well two terminals and a remote driver barracks.

Leading an operational team of 120 with 4 direct reports, you will be strong communicator, and have the ability to build a culture based on collaboration, respect and performance. You will ensure that the day-to-day operational activities of your allocated sites meet our safety-first approach while maintaining efficiency and meeting performance standards.

This position requires a high level of leadership, people management, negotiation, and communication skills to operate effectively. The Superintendent must develop, communicate, direct and gain support for the implementation of strategies aimed at performance improvement of the team and the operation.

About you

Experience in the rail industry is not essential, but you need to be a leader that respects the importance of gaining a strong understanding of the operational environment to build a high performing team and operation. 

You will be a strong communicator with demonstrated experience managing a large team in particular the complexities of building employee relationships across remote worksites.

This role will require a leader that thrives in having full accountability, can work autonomously and with the ability to drive positive cultural change across safety and performance. As a 24/7 operation accessibility of the Superintendent is pivotal therefore flexibility with working hours is essential

The benefits

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

When you join the Pacific National team, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we’ll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including:

• Industry leading programs focussed on your growth and career development
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for primary carers at full pay after 12 months service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)
• A focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, administered by Benestar, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you
•  Access to Unmind, a digital platform that gives you access to tools, training and exercises that will support your mental wellbeing
• Discounted fitness and wellbeing benefits with membership to WhereFit, our wellbeing benefits partner
• Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, retail brands, vehicles and more

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more including a list of all of our benefits and policies. 

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.

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 the 29th of February 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 opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.