Regional Operations Leader

Location: Cloncurry, QLD

Ready to lead and grow your career in regional Queensland?

Ready to take your career to the next level? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role driving rail operations in North West Queensland—where your impact is visible, your decisions matter, and your career can accelerate.

Located in Cloncurry, this role offers more than just a job. It’s a chance to build something meaningful in a region rich with opportunity, community, and adventure.

About the role

As our Regional Operations Leader, you’ll be at the centre of action—leading frontline teams, solving complex challenges and keeping critical freight services moving safely and efficiently across the network.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll:

• Lead in a fast-paced, live operations environment where every decision counts
• Take ownership of performance, safety and service delivery outcomes
• Shape how work gets done and influence operational strategy on the ground
• Develop and lead a high-performing, engaged workforce

If you thrive on ownership, variety and leadership in complex environments, this role will challenge and grow you.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading frontline rail operations to deliver safe, reliable and efficient services
• Managing train crew and yard operations, balancing operational priorities with people leadership
• Owning incident investigations and driving timely, quality outcomes
• Identifying and delivering continuous improvement initiatives that lift performance
• Building strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Driving a high-performance, safety-first culture

About you

You’re a practical, resilient leader who brings strong judgement, presence and a genuine commitment to people and safety.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in rail, logistics, mining or heavy industry
• The ability to make confident decisions in dynamic, operational environments
• Strong problem-solving and incident investigation experience
• Confidence navigating conflict and leading courageous conversations
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across teams and customers
• A visible commitment to safety leadership

Desirable:

• Certificate IV / Diploma in Frontline Management or similar
• Experience in rail or yard operations

Why Cloncurry?

This is where outback lifestyle meets opportunity.

Cloncurry offers a unique regional Queensland experience with:

• A relaxed, tight-knit community where you’ll quickly feel at home
• Easy access to iconic outback destinations including Mount Isa and the Gulf Country
• Fishing, camping and outdoor adventure right on your doorstep
• A strong sense of history and connection to Queensland’s rail and mining heritage
• The opportunity to step away from the city and focus on what matters—career growth, lifestyle and impact

What we offer you: 
 
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. Relocation support available for the successful candidate and will be discussed during the recruitment process. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.  
 

Some of our benefits include: 

• Development and growth opportunities. 

• Access to mentoring and development programs. 

• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands. 

• Parental leave program and super booster. 

About Aurizon. 

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.  

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture. 

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment. 

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers