Network Controller (Dry Creek)

Job Number: 683481

Work type: Permanent
- Full Time

**Location**: Dry Creek, Adelaide

Categories: Transport Operations & Logistics

**Location**: Dry Creek

**About the role**

Aurizon is seeking either a **Qualified Network Controller** or a **Trainee Network Controller** to join our Dry Creek depot.

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient management of trains and track works across the Aurizon Bulk Central Network, in line with network safe working rules and operational requirements.

You will be responsible for:

- Managing, controlling and monitoring the movement of trains and on-track vehicles
- Delivering safe, reliable and efficient network operations across the Bulk Central network
- Ensuring Network Control activities comply with all legislative and Aurizon Bulk Central safety and security requirements
- Providing rail operators and infrastructure providers with correct track access in line with daily train plans, possession protocols and contingency arrangements
- Responding effectively to operational variations, incidents and emergency situations

**About you**

You will work in a collaborative team environment, sharing ideas and contributing to continuous improvement across network operations and resource availability.

To be successful, you will demonstrate the following: For Qualified Network Controllers:

- Certificate IV in Network Control (or equivalent)
- DIRN Code of Practice competence and Train Order Working competence (desirable)
- Proven experience in rail network operations or control environments

For Trainee Network Controllers:

- Demonstrated Operational Rail Safety background (highly desirable)
- Experience within rail operations or a similar operational environment
- Strong understanding of safety systems, rules and safe working principles
- Capability and commitment to complete Network Control training and required competencies
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder engagement
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills, often under pressure
- Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
- Strong time management and ability to multitask
- Ability to interpret, analyse and process operational data
- Competency using Microsoft Office
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
- Willingness to work a 24/7 roster and overtime as required

**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 energetic, caring, and inclusive work setting.

**Advertised**: 24 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time **Applications close**: 15 May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q9j2n