Job Description

Supervisor – Bowen

• Lead a high-performing team in a dynamic, safety-first environment
• Drive safety, performance and customer‑centric culture
• Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

Our Bowen operations are part of Pacific National’s refreshed direction across the Coal North region, join Pacific National in Bowen and be part of a new era in regional rail operations.

What’s on offer:

• Full-time, permanent role in the stunning Whitsundays
• Attractive roster providing a good work-life balance
• Relocation support available for the right candidate
• Lead a high-performing team in a dynamic, safety-first environment

About the role:

As Supervisor, you’ll lead day-to-day depot operations while providing strong leadership and support to train crew. This role plays a critical part in driving safety, performance, and team development and shaping our refreshed Coal North region. We are looking for an adaptable individual who shows initiative, thrives in a dynamic operational environment, and is confident leading people through day-to-day operational challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting operational employees to deliver safe and efficient rail services
• Ensuring compliance with Pacific National safety standards, policies and procedures
• Monitoring operational performance and responding to day-to-day operational challenges
• Coaching and developing team members to build capability and performance
• Supporting workforce planning, resourcing and roster management
• Contributing to a positive, safety-focused culture across the depot
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across operations

What you’ll bring:

• Proven people leadership in logistics, transport, or heavy industry
• A strong commitment to safety leadership
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team in a dynamic environment
• The ability to manage competing operation priorities
• Strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Rail experience is a bonus, but not essential

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 strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Applications close: 12th of April 2026

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