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Commemorating our veterans on Anzac Day
On Tuesday for Anzac Day, we are all encouraged to honour our Defence personnel’s invaluable contribution and commemorate in a way that is meaningful to each and every one of us - whether by simply taking a quiet moment to reflect or by attending a march or Anzac Day service.
We are proud to have a number of employees who have served in the Defence Force before transitioning to a civilian career with us here at Aurizon.
Aurizon recognizes that veterans have numerous transferrable skills that will set them up for an amazing career within our industry in areas such as maintenance, supply chain and operations, engineering and leadership.
One such person that made the move is Aurizon Locomotive driver, Raymond Hemmings, a veteran who has a career spanning over 20 years in the Army and is currently in the Army Reserve. In addition to driving trains for Aurizon, Raymond also works as a tutor driver and has previously been a yard coordinator at one our local train depots.
Ray shares his thoughts and insights on transitioning to a career in the rail industry.
“There are numerous competencies I have learned during my time in the Army including time management, quick decision making and resource management that have allowed me to make to a successful career change from the Army to Aurizon.
“All of these skills have really aided me in the yard coordinator role I held where I had to manage train crew shift times, moving of rollingstock in and out of the yard on time and on schedule, to assisting the Regional Operational Leaders in the day to day running of the yard while maintaining at all times a high standard of safety.
“As a route tutor driver, the training I was given by the Army has helped me to train other drivers to learn the different routes, giving me the ability to break the learning down into stages to make the training easier for the trainee drivers. It also has given me the capability to teach at different training levels depending on the other drivers’ learning capacity.
“In summary my learnings from the Army help me maintain a high standard of professionalism and safety in my current role with Aurizon.
“Aurizon made my transition from the military very easy, by welcoming me and providing me with the necessary training while also recognizing my prior leanings and skill set.
“I would encourage any Army personnel out there that may be thinking of transitioning to a civilian career to just do it. We have so many skills that are totally transferrable to a career in the rail industry you would be surprised at what you can actually achieve and do.”
At Aurizon, we recognize that veterans bring a variety of skills and experience to our Company, so we participate in the Veteran’s Employment Commitment to demonstrate our ongoing support in employing veterans at Aurizon.
As we mark Anzac Day this Tuesday, Ray shared what the day means to him.
Raymond Hemmings, Australian Army
“Anzac Day for me is a day of reflection to remember the men and woman who served and still serve in the military and the supreme sacrifices they make for my life and the life of my children, creating a better way of life for us all.
Also, it’s a day to remember the mates that I have served with who have lost their lives in protecting us and people from other nations.”
Aurizon recognizes that veterans have numerous transferrable skills that will set them up for an amazing career within our industry in areas such as maintenance, supply chain and operations, engineering and leadership.
One such person that made the move is Aurizon Locomotive driver, Raymond Hemmings, a veteran who has a career spanning over 20 years in the Army and is currently in the Army Reserve. In addition to driving trains for Aurizon, Raymond also works as a tutor driver and has previously been a yard coordinator at one our local train depots.
Ray shares his thoughts and insights on transitioning to a career in the rail industry.
“There are numerous competencies I have learned during my time in the Army including time management, quick decision making and resource management that have allowed me to make to a successful career change from the Army to Aurizon.
“All of these skills have really aided me in the yard coordinator role I held where I had to manage train crew shift times, moving of rollingstock in and out of the yard on time and on schedule, to assisting the Regional Operational Leaders in the day to day running of the yard while maintaining at all times a high standard of safety.
“As a route tutor driver, the training I was given by the Army has helped me to train other drivers to learn the different routes, giving me the ability to break the learning down into stages to make the training easier for the trainee drivers. It also has given me the capability to teach at different training levels depending on the other drivers’ learning capacity.
“In summary my learnings from the Army help me maintain a high standard of professionalism and safety in my current role with Aurizon.
“Aurizon made my transition from the military very easy, by welcoming me and providing me with the necessary training while also recognizing my prior leanings and skill set.
“I would encourage any Army personnel out there that may be thinking of transitioning to a civilian career to just do it. We have so many skills that are totally transferrable to a career in the rail industry you would be surprised at what you can actually achieve and do.”
At Aurizon, we recognize that veterans bring a variety of skills and experience to our Company, so we participate in the Veteran’s Employment Commitment to demonstrate our ongoing support in employing veterans at Aurizon.
As we mark Anzac Day this Tuesday, Ray shared what the day means to him.
Raymond Hemmings, Australian Army
“Anzac Day for me is a day of reflection to remember the men and woman who served and still serve in the military and the supreme sacrifices they make for my life and the life of my children, creating a better way of life for us all.
Also, it’s a day to remember the mates that I have served with who have lost their lives in protecting us and people from other nations.”