Posted: 01/08/2026
Closing Date: 31/08/2026
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
Reporting to Head of Rail Operations, the position includes the following responsibilities:
- Participate in contractor / supplier / regulatory meetings (where appropriate)
- Assist the Head of Rail Operations to identify rail operation improvement initiatives; develop project plans and timelines for achievement of rail operation changes
- Managing the day to day utilization of mainline Train Crews.
- Managing the day to day utilization of the Shunt Crews.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for all train operations including out of course running and recovery plans. Internal stakeholders include but are not limited to Branches and the Demand Planning Team. External stakeholders include but are not limited to Rail Infrastructure Managers and Rollingstock Operators.
- Manage rolling stock demands and requirements in conjunction with the Demand Planning Team.
- Managing the day to day operations of Shunting activities within the Rail Siding to ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements.
- Ensuring train and shunt crew are competent with the appropriate qualifications for the task they are performing
- Monitoring train and shunt crew performance and undertake appropriate action to rectify any issues
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient train running and shunting requirements.
- Liaising with the SCT Train Operations Control Centre on a day to day basis to ensure the efficient train running and shunting requirements.
- Ensuring rail incidents are reported and investigated appropriately within the SCT Rapid Incident System.
- Assist with managing the reporting of notifiable incidents to the relevant authorities
- Participate in the investigation of notifiable incidents (where appropriate)
- Maintaining employee standards of behavior.
- Maintaining compliance with SCT Rail and Work, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensuring notifiable incidents are reported to the Office of National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) or other Authority to meet applicable legislation requirements.
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Essential
- Car license
- A proven ability to lead and motivate effective teams
- A proven track record in building internal and external relationships
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Previous experience & knowledge of warehouse and rail transport industries
- Experience in leading teams through the implementation and management of performance review programs and processes
- Experience using SAP
- Experience implementing new systems / process
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- A can-do attitude
Desirable
- Certificate 4 or equivalent in transport and logistics
- Diploma in transport and logistics or equivalent
The successful applicant will also be required to undertake:
- Track Awareness certification
- Cat 3 Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
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.
