Operations Coordinator - Avon

Job Number: 87361-588649 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Avon Categories: Transport Operations \& Logistics

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an Operations Coordinator to join Aurizon’s rail \& logistics operations team based at our Avon WA depot. In this role, you will coordinate train crew and yard operations, ensuring the cost-effective deployment of resources while maintaining a high level of customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity to transition into the rail industry, applying your existing operational experience in a new and rewarding environment. Full training will be provided to support your success in this safety-critical role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily train service and maintenance activities
• Managing operational changes to meet schedules and performance targets
• Developing and maintaining effective processes and systems
• Promoting Aurizon’s “We know safe, We choose safe” safety culture
• Leading and supporting a high-performing team environment
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures

Roster \& Working Conditions

This role operates on a continuous shift roster, comprising:

• 12-hour shifts
• • Day shift: 05:00 – 17:00
  • Night shift: 17:00 – 05:00
• 4 days on, 4 days off rotation, including weekends and public holidays

Candidates must be comfortable working long shifts, including nights, and managing fatigue in a safety-critical environment.

About You

You are a strong communicator with the ability to perform in a dynamic operational environment. You will also bring:

• Experience in operations, logistics, scheduling or similar roles
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Frontline leadership experience (rail, mining, logistics or heavy industry preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable (but not essential):

• Cert IV in Frontline Management
• Train driving and/or shunting qualifications

What We Offer

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees through:

• Career progression opportunities across a national network
• Mentoring and development programs
• Discounts on health insurance, travel, vehicles, gyms, and retail
• Parental leave and superannuation benefits

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

Advertised: 22 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time