Supervisor Bowen Champion safety in a people leader opportunityLead from the front in a values driven team with a great cultureExcellent roster, 5 on 5 off rotating day/night shift with a quarterly rotation into a Monday to Friday role for 3 weeks to provide further development opportunitiesExcellent Work Life Balance while residing in the WhitsundaysGreat Remuneration BenefitsFull Time Permanent position based out of BowenAbout 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.
An opportunity has presented itself for an experienced Supervisor to join our team at our Bowen Terminal.
About the role Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Supervisor plays a key role in providing support and leadership to train crew, as well as leading and coordinating the day-to-day operations. This role will have a strong emphasis on safety leadership, people, implementing business improvements, leading diverse teams in a shift work environment and ensuring productive workplace practices.
In addition, the Supervisor is responsible for ensuring Pacific National trains run on time, safely and efficiently through consultation with stakeholders. This role presents a real opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment where no two days are the same. The ability to adapt to change and apply critical thinking are essential to succeed in this rewarding leadership role.
Key responsibilities include: Champion values of Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity and Own itInspire and lead a safety-focused team by supporting, supervising, coordinating and managing operational resourcesEnsure compliance with the relevant network access regulations and policy standardsDevelop organisational capability by building and maintaining the knowledge, skills and attributes required of the team with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and safety leadershipCoordinate the implementation and communication of organisational, divisional and local safety instructions, as well as assess team members via driver performance and safety observationsHave a commitment to providing optimal customer service, building excellent relationships with all stakeholders and identifying and developing improved business solutions for our customersAbility to enhance the strong team culture within the Bowen depotCandidates must be available to work rotating shifts.
About you To be successful in this role, you will have a strong leadership and safety background.
An experienced operational leader who is passionate about driving positive change and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. Prior rail experience is not essential; however, previous leadership in logistics or heavy industry is preferable.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:
Value Safety above all else and a key focus on maintaining and driving a strong safety culture.Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a multi-faceted team in a busy environment.Proven passion for developing your teams and seeing people's goals being achieved.Ability to maintain and develop high-performance teamsProven strengths in problem-solving and analytical abilityStrong communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate at all levelsQualifications in Transport, Logistics or Business Management will be highly regarded but are not essentialWe 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.
The benefits 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 focused on your growth and career developmentPaid parental leave up to 14 weeks, with superannuation - after only 6 months serviceA focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect programDiscounted fitness and wellbeing benefits with membership to WhereFit, our wellbeing benefits partnerNovated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, retail brands, vehicles and moreWe 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.
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
Closing date Applications Close on the 22nd of December 2024
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.
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