Posted: 16/07/2026
Closing Date: 18/08/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: VIC Altona
Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport
Company Description
SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.
Why SCT?
At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:
- Development and growth opportunities
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
- Grandparent Leave
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite car park
- Dress for your day policy
To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page
Job Description
SCT are on the search for a Rail Shunter to join our rail operations team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of rolling stock, ensuring compliance with rail safety standards, operational procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
Reporting to the Terminal Coordinator the position includes the following responsibilities:
- Ensuring safe & efficient shunting activities (yard shunting) of rollingstock
- Ensuring train and rollingstock examination activities on the site are conducted in a safe and efficient manner
- Using two-way radios, hand signals and verbal communication during rail movements.
- Responding to and reporting emergency situations in accordance with company procedures.
- Identifying, reporting and where appropriate, rectifying unsafe conditions.
- Monitoring rollingstock, track and weather conditions to ensure safe operations.
- Completing workplace records and reporting equipment or operational issues.
- Complying with Rail Safety, OHS requirements and safe work procedures.
- Wearing and maintaining required PPE.
- Attending toolbox meetings and participating in safety initiatives.
- Working effectively within a team and independently when required.
- Performing assigned duties in accordance with SCT rail policies and work instructions.
Please note that this position is a yard only role with no mainline requirements.
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to pass a CAT 1 Rail Medical
- Ability to work on a 7 day rotating roster, nights & weekends
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Experience in similar role
- Health and safety first mindset
Other important information
- We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
- The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
- Recruitment companies, need not apply
SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
