Wagon Maintenance Coordinator

Wagon Maintenance Coordinator

• Join a supportive maintenance team at our Greta Facility
• 12 hour rotating day and night shift roster, operating Monday to Sunday!
• Permanent opportunity

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private 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.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Wagon Maintenance Coordinator has key accountability for the efficient coordination of the Maintainer workforce on a shift-by-shift basis. The roster will rotate across day/Night shifts, operating Monday – Sunday.

You’ll be expected to work with the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintainers to ensure that wagon maintenance requirements are met safely and effectively. Wagon Maintainers are required to carry out scheduled maintenance, inspection work, out of course repairs and respond to emergency recoveries on the rail network.

The main objective of this essential team is to ensure on time availability of Pacific National rolling stock, including the introduction of new wagon and technologies. Applicants must be able to work on a 12 hour day/night shift, rotating roster basis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordination of task allocation and setting of work priorities across the team on a shift-by-shift basis
• Preparation of maintenance documentation, project plans and resource allocations for modification programs
• Assist in the creation of methods and procedures to improve safety and workshop effectiveness
• Ensure wagon maintenance is undertaken in accordance with the appropriate technical standard practices and procedures
• Liaise with key stakeholders and business divisions for timely clearing and placing of wagons into facility
• Handle grievances within the local work area
• Allocates work permits to contractors and ensures compliance with Pacific National specifications

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate a solid commitment to safety, mechanical aptitude and a demonstrated customer focus.

In addition, you’ll be expected to demonstrate:

• Planning and/or Maintenance experience in related industries is desirable
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team is essential
• Current HR Class Drivers Licence is essential or obtained within 3 months.
• Forklift Licence is essential or obtained within 3 months.
• Intermediate to high level computer skills including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems

The benefits

We prioritize diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:  

• Pursue growth and career development  
• Access mentoring programs  
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service  
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members  
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more.  

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers. 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! 

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.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Applications Close 26^th June 2025!

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.