PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY.
- Extend your operational and safety leadership experience joining our team
- Inspire, coach, and supervise our operational teams
- 12 hour rotating shifts, weekend and night 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
Our Supervisors play a key role in providing leadership and guidance to train crew, as well as leading and coordinating the day-to-day operations. As an operations Supervisor you will be required to manage a team of direct reports, providing leadership and support in a collaborative and inclusive manner. There is a strong emphasis on implementing business improvements, cultural change, safe working improvements and ensuring productive workplace practices.
In addition, the Operations Supervisors are responsible for ensuring Pacific National trains run on time, safely and efficiently through consultation with Pacific National’s Integrated Planning Services department and Network Control.
Key responsibilities include:
- Inspiring and leading a team of safety-focused people by revising, coordinating, and managing operational resources
- Ensuring compliance with the relevant network access regulations and policy standards
- Developing and maintaining the knowledge, skills and attributes required of your team with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and safety
- Coordinating the implementation and communication of organisational, divisional, and local safety instructions, as well as assessing your team members via driver performance and safety observations
- Commitment to providing world's best customer service; building excellent relationships with all customers (internal and external) and identifying and developing improved business solutions for our customers.
- In order to be successful in this role, you will have a strong safety background and:
About you
To be a successful Supervisor you will have strong safety leadership skills and a background in the Rail, Logistics or Transport industry. We are looking for people who can challenge the status quo and can adapt quickly to a changing environment.
In addition, you will have:
- Experience in leading, coaching and motivating an operational team in a fast-paced environment
- 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 and collaborate effectively at all levels
- Proven strengths in problem solving and analytical ability
- Qualifications in Transport, Logistics or Business Management is advantageous
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 11th of April 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.