Planning Officer

Location: Port Adelaide

Permanent Part-Time (minimum 60 hours per fortnight, GWE)

About the role:

As Planning Officer, you’ll support port logistics by ensuring planning systems, purchasing, and compliance processes are delivered accurately and in line with operational needs.

The role has no set roster and requires flexibility with shifts across Days, Afternoon, Nights, and weekends (24 / 7 coverage).

If you’re flexible, able to accommodate changing hours, and eager to learn you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining up-to-date data and records in logistics systems to support operational planning
• Delivering high-quality customer service by resolving issues and working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards, including NHVR, customs, and biosecurity requirements
• Supporting purchasing and planning tasks to align with customer agreements and business targets
• Monitoring service levels and provide updates to meet internal and external reporting requirements

About You: 

No prior experience is required. Whether you’re starting your career or are a recent graduate, we welcome applicants who are enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn. With on-site training, mentoring and opportunities for career progression, you’ll have support to develop your skills and build a career in this field.

• A willingness to learn and ask questions
• Good computer skills and confidence learning new systems
• A customer-first approach and clear communication skills
• Flexibility to work changing shifts, including afternoons, nights and weekends, sometimes at short notice
• The ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

What we offer you:

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.
• 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