Terminal Supervisor - Port Augusta
Lead a high-performing terminal operations team
Permanent opportunity based at Port Augusta SA
Safely Every Day - That's Our Promise
Join Pacific National - Australia's largest private rail freight operator
Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.
An opportunity has presented itself for a Terminal Supervisor to join our team based in Port Augusta, with responsibility for supporting operations across Port Augusta, Whyalla and Cook.
What You'll Do
Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of a busy freight terminal while driving safe, efficient, and productive outcomes for our people, customers, and business.
Reporting To The Superintendent, You Will
Lead, supervise, and coordinate terminal operations at Port Augusta and Whyalla depots to ensure trains operate safely, efficiently, and on time.
Manage all aspects of Pacific National's remote barracks facility at Cook, including utilities, maintenance requirements, and site upkeep.
Inspire a safety-focused culture through visible leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Coordinate operational resources and workforce activities to maximise terminal productivity and service delivery, including rostering.
Ensure compliance with network access requirements, operational procedures, and company standards.
Implement and communicate organisational, divisional, and local safety instructions across the team.
Conduct safety observations,



performance assessments, and ongoing capability development activities.
Work closely with Integrated Planning Services and Network Control to support effective train movements and operational performance.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
Demonstrated experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a safety-critical environment.
Experience leading, coaching, and motivating teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
Background in rail, transport, logistics, processing, or a heavy industry is highly regarded.
Strong commitment to safety leadership and fostering a positive safety culture.
Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across all levels of the business.
Experience developing team capability and driving performance outcomes.
Why join us?
At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.
Some Of The Benefits We Offer Are
Paid parental leave
Novated Leasing
Fitness Passport
Purchase leave program
Access to EAP program through Sonder
We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It - helping us build solid connections and do our best work every day.
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📌 Terminal Supervisor Port Augusta (South Australia)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 South Australia