Port Services Superintendent

Location: Port Adelaide (Berth 29)

Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and an integral part of the Australian economy, moving over 250 million tonnes of commodities annually. With the acquisition of Flinders Logistics, we are strengthening our presence in South Australia, offering rail and port solutions that benefit customers across the region. As we expand our operations in Port Adelaide, we are excited to invite enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team!

About the role:

As Port Services Superintendent, you’ll play a key leadership role in overseeing day-to-day stevedoring operations, driving a strong safety culture, and delivering on commercial and customer commitments. You will work closely with leaders and teams to ensure seamless coordination, operational excellence, and compliance across the port services function.

• Champion a culture of safety across all operational activities
• Provide coaching and leadership to frontline leaders to support high-performing teams
• Manage operational and financial performance, including budgets and KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement and identify efficiency opportunities
• Support succession planning and workforce development
• Lead investigations and ensure compliance with safety and industrial requirements
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to support operational success

About you:

You are a confident and collaborative leader with a solid background in port or stevedoring operations. Your ability to influence, coach, and drive performance will be key to your success in this fast-paced and customer-focused environment.

• Previous leadership experience in stevedoring or large-scale logistics
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound computer literacy and operational systems knowledge
• Ability to influence, coach, and build team engagement
• Commercial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder and customer relationships
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

What We Offer:            

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. 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.

About Aurizon:

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator with integrated landside supply chain solutions 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. 

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