Job Description

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- Shape and optimise Pacific National's Intermodal tactical and network possession train planning functions.
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- Coordinate network capacity, track possessions and service changes across a complex operational environment
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- Safely Every Day — That's Our Promise
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Join Pacific National – Australia's largest private rail freight operator

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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.

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Network Planning Specialist to join our Long-Term Planning team in Sydney.

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What You'll Do

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You will develop, coordinate and execute the Intermodal Weekly Train Plan, ensuring our services meet customer requirements while maximising network capacity and operational efficiency.

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Reporting to the Network Planning Access Manager, you will:

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- Develop and coordinate the national Intermodal Weekly Train Plan.
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- Manage tactical planning activities, including track closures, possessions, service rescheduling and network capacity.
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- Work with access providers and operational stakeholders to minimise disruption and maintain reliable service delivery.
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- Identify and implement planning solutions that improve network capacity and the utilisation of Pacific National's assets and labour.
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- Lead the resolution and escalation of operational conflicts, including the interpretation of access undertakings and agreements.
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- Coordinate planning teams and business units to deliver practical, customer-focused solutions.
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- Provide timely and accurate information to customer service and operational teams.
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- Build strong relationships with access providers, industry bodies and internal stakeholders.
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes,



reduce operating costs and improve service performance.
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What You'll Bring

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You will be a commercially minded planning professional who can make sound decisions in a dynamic and complex operating environment.

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You will also bring:

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- Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications in logistics, engineering, business, law or a related discipline.
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- Experience in rail freight, transport, logistics, network planning or a similarly complex operational setting.
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- An understanding of rail operations, network access arrangements and capacity planning.
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- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills.
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- The ability to interpret contracts, access agreements and operational performance measures.
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- Demonstrated commercial awareness and sound business judgement.
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- Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
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- Experience managing competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
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- A track record of improving processes, operational performance and business outcomes.
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- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organisational levels.
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- Strong attention to detail, time management and Microsoft Office skills.
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- A collaborative approach and a robust commitment to safety and quality.
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Why join us?

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At Pacific National, we value the contribution of every team member. Our values underpin our commitment to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

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Some of the perks we offer include:

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- Paid parental leave
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- Novated leasing
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- Fitness Passport
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- Purchase leave program
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- Access to our employee assistance program through Sonder
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We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity and Own It — helping us build robust connections and do our best work every day.

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Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail.

📌 Network Planning Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 New South Wales