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Reporting to the National Operations Manager, you will lead terminal operations at Aurizon's Forrestfield Terminal, with full accountability for safety, operational performance, people leadership and commercial outcomes. This is a senior operational leadership role suited to someone who has already operated at terminal or site leader level and thrives in complex, safety-critical environments. You will drive operational efficiency, maximise asset utilisation and labour productivity, and deliver reliable, customer-focused outcomes supported by strong commercial discipline.
Job Responsibility:
Champion Aurizon's 'We know safe, We choose safe' culture and ensure consistent application of safety systems
Deliver terminal performance outcomes aligned to customer, service and contractual KPIs
Manage terminal financial performance, controlling costs and driving revenue growth using SAP and core operational systems
Optimise asset utilisation and labour productivity to maximise throughput and commercial performance
Lead the allocation and deployment of terminal resources to meet operational, customer and commercial requirements
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align resources and achieve business objectives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve cycle times, payloads and service outcomes
Provide strong frontline leadership, setting clear expectations and building an engaged, accountable terminal workforce
Lead incident investigations, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant outcomes
Requirements:
5+ years' leadership experience in large-scale terminal, rail or logistics operations
Demonstrated experience managing terminal performance, including cost control, asset utilisation and revenue growth
Proven capability leading large, diverse operational teams with clear accountability for results
Experience leading incident investigations, with ICAM or similar methodology preferred
Certificate IV or Diploma in Frontline Management (preferred), or equivalent leadership experience in large-scale terminal or industrial operations
Exposure to SAP or similar enterprise operational systems is beneficial, with systems training provided
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a practical, solutions-focused approach
Nice to have:
ICAM or similar methodology
Certificate IV or Diploma in Frontline Management
Exposure to SAP or similar enterprise operational systems
What we offer:
Career development and internal mobility opportunities
Access to leadership development programs
Parental leave program and superannuation booster
Discounts across health insurance, travel, vehicles and retail brands