Resource Scheduling Specialist / Crew Scheduler Permanent | North Sydney location 12-hour Rotating Shifts | Lifestyle Roster Join Pacific National – Australia’s leading private rail freight provider – and help keep the country moving. About the Role We’re looking for a proactive Resource Scheduling Specialist to join our Intermodal team. In this fast-paced role, you’ll coordinate the daily allocation of crew and assets (500 train crew, 1,400 wagons, 130 locomotives) to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations across Australia. What You’ll Do Allocate crew and rolling stock to meet daily operational plans Manage and update rosters, including changes and contingencies Collaborate with internal teams to align resources with operational needs Identify and implement process improvements Ensure compliance with safety and industrial standards What You’ll Bring You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a creative, innovative approach. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication is essential, along with proven relationship management skills as a collaborative team player. Experience in labour/asset planning and rostering Background in rail, transport, or heavy industry (advantageous) Strong problem-solving, attention to detail and communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, shift-based environment Why Join Us? Lifestyle Roster : Enjoy blocks of time off with our 12-hour rotating shifts Career Growth : Mentoring and growth opportunities Supportive Benefits Include : Paid parental leave, health & retail discounts, flexible work options and more Inclusive Culture : We live by our values—Kindness, Curiosity, Gratitude, and more 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. Visit our careers page to learn more! www.pacificnational.com.au/careers Apply Now! Applications close on 19th August 2025 . We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Proud WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, visit our 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. 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. 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.
