Wagon Maintenance Coordinator

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.

An opportunity has presented itself for a Wagon Maintenance Coordinator to join our team in Newcastle, NSW.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for the coordination, planning and leadership of Maintainers on shift to ensure wagon maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with PN’s technical standards and procedures.

This is a rotating roster position covering days and weekends, supporting the delivery of scheduled maintenance, inspections, out‑of‑course repairs and urgent recovery tasks across the rail network. Your commitment to strong safety practices, effective teamwork and positive stakeholder engagement will be essential.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure safe and efficient day‑to‑day coordination of wagon maintenance activities.
• Coordinate task allocation and set work priorities for Maintainers on each shift
• Ensure all wagon maintenance is completed in line with PN’s technical standards, practices and procedures
• Maximise resource utilisation to achieve wagon availability and reliability targets
• Prepare maintenance documentation and assist with planning for modification programs
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for the timely movement, placement and clearing of wagons
• Support incident response activities and ensure contractor compliance where required

What You’ll Bring

• A strong commitment to safety, a collaborative mindset and the ability to lead operational activity across a busy maintenance environment.
• A relevant trade background or extensive rail/maintenance experience
• Knowledge of rolling stock technical requirements and maintenance practices
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Demonstrated ability to use computerised maintenance or asset management systems
• A solid commitment to safety and a customer‑focused approach
• C Class Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Forklift and HR licences desirable

Why join us?

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.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

• Paid parental leave
• Discounted travel and insurance
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Inclusive, values‑driven culture

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Applications close: 5th February 2026

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail.