Labour Deployment Specialist

Labour Deployment Specialist

• Permanent opportunity - North Sydney location
• Rotating lifestyle roster working both day and night shift!
• Leverage your Labour, Asset or Maintenance Scheduling background and support our haulage services

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private 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.

About the Role

As a Labour Deployment Specialist, you'll ensure the right labour resources are in place to deliver outstanding service for our clients, in line with agreed plans and contracts. You’ll manage current staffing while planning ahead, driving continuous improvement, supporting system upgrades, and fostering a high-performing, positive team culture.

This position operates on a rotating relief roster, provided 9 days before each 28-day cycle

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource utilization.
• Apply extensive knowledge of Enterprise Agreements and flexible labour contracts.
• Offer specialized support for labour decisions within the live operational environment.
• Implement crew programs, manage daily roster variations, and allocate resources efficiently.
• Maintain accurate data to align rosters with leave and training needs.
• Ensure timely information flow to exceed customer expectations. 

About You

• Proven expertise in interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements.
• Strong familiarity with local geographies and network specifics.
• Solid background in service delivery and customer-focused operations.
• Experience in labour and asset planning, ideally within rail or heavy industry.
• Proficiency in risk management, safety compliance, and relevant legislation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently under tight deadlines, with sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities.

The benefits

We prioritize diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Pursue growth and career development 
• Access mentoring programs 
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service 
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members 
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more. 

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers. We 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! 

We 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. 

What our employees say about working at Pacific National:  

‘Amazing place to work with plenty of opportunities for those that wanted to grab hold of them’  

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

Applications close 5th 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.