Posted: 02/06/2026
Closing Date: 02/07/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: VIC Altona
Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport,Trades & Services
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 the Rail Maintenance Planning Manager, the Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the effective planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance activities across our fleet and assets. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to maximise asset availability while maintaining strict compliance with rail safety standards.
We will trust you with the below responsibilities:
- Owning and optimising rotable demand planning, maintaining visibility of component status and readiness, and developing 6–12 month forecasts.
- Managing end‑to‑end overhaul planning, balancing demand with vendor capacity, and identifying bottlenecks and risks.
- Providing relief support to Maintenance Planning and Scheduling teams, ensuring short‑term execution during peak periods or periods with resource gaps.
- Maintaining accurate lifecycle data, supporting system improvements (SAP, LMR), and ensuring governance of rotable tracking.
- Reducing unplanned maintenance, optimising turnaround times, and driving reliability improvements through strategic overhaul planning.
- Coordinating overhaul programs, managing vendor performance, and mitigating delivery risks.
- Embedding safety into all planning activities and supporting proactive risk identification.
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- At least 5 years experience in maintenance planning or similar roles
- Knowledge of rollingstock or heavy asset maintenance practices
- SAP or similar enterprise maintenance system experience
- Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Understanding of rail regulatory compliance (RISSB, ONRSR)
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and maintenance requirements
- Demonstrate team work and leadership
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on all levels.
Desirable
- Logistics background would be an advantage
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.
