Job Description

Supervisor Linehaul - Kalgoorlie

• Lead day‑to‑day Linehaul operations
• Drive safety, performance and customer‑centric culture
• 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 intermodal containers, steel, bulk commodities, and essential goods that keep Australia moving.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Supervisor Linehaul to join our team in Kalgoorlie, WA. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead frontline train crews, drive operational performance and foster a strong safety culture while delivering exceptional service outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Superintendent, you will be accountable for leading and coordinating day‑to‑day Linehaul operations, ensuring safe, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead operational activities to support Delivery in Full, On Time (DIFOT) targets.
• Ensure all train movements and Linehaul functions operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with PN standards.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to train crews, building capability and fostering a safe, accountable and high-performing team culture.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, performance and productivity.
• Support national and local operational plans, including roster optimisation and operational efficiency.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders to support customer‑centric service outcomes.
• Contribute to workforce, asset and resource planning to ensure effective utilisation of people and resources.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience within rail, transport, logistics, mining, manufacturing or another complex operational environment
• Proven ability to lead, engage and motivate frontline teams.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical workplace.
• Experience driving safety improvements and managing risk.
• Ability to engage, influence, and motivate frontline teams.
• Confidence in having difficult conversations and leading staff through change.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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

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