Job Description
About the Company
Our client is a trusted name in the transport and logistics sector, operating critical infrastructure that supports freight movement across NSW and QLD. With a strong focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement, they are building a workforce that values accountability, engagement and innovation.
About the Opportunity
This Newcastle-based leadership role oversees a key maintenance operation across the Hunter Valley. You will take ownership of rollingstock and facilities maintenance while driving safety and cultural reform across the region.
This is ideal for a hands-on leader ready to move beyond day-to-day delivery. You will guide planning and execution, strengthen team capability and embed a high-performance culture. The role also offers genuine scope to influence strategy and lead change, with the support of an engaged senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead a regional team to deliver safe, reliable and efficient maintenance
• Champion safety and oversee incident reviews and improvements
• Embed systems that drive compliance, performance and cost control
• Develop business cases and lead strategic initiatives
• Build team capability through coaching and succession planning
• Collaborate across operations, training, supply chain and executive teams
• Oversee maintenance of rollingstock, facilities and fuelling
• Manage budgets, inventory and reporting
• Foster strong relationships in a unionised environment
About You
• Strategic leader with experience in complex maintenance or asset operations
• Background in rail, mining, logistics or large fleet environments
• Proven success in cultural and safety transformation
• Skilled in systems, process improvement and team alignment
• Experienced in building business cases and leading change
• Focused on team growth and future planning
• Confident managing performance, compliance and budgets
• Comfortable working within unionised, safety-critical settings
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, management or business
What’s on Offer
• Senior leadership role with influence across day-to-day performance and long-term strategy
• Values-driven culture focused on safety, accountability and innovation
• Strong executive support and investment in people and systems
• Access to employee recognition and professional development programs
• Confidential wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program
