Specialist – Senior Scheduler

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Planner/Scheduler to join our Planning team. You'll work closely with the Manager – Planning to schedule and roster our public transport networks, making sure our customers get where they need to go, on time, every time.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy across the full spectrum of network planning: timetable design, scheduling, and rostering. You'll liaise directly with clients and work hand-in-hand with our Service Delivery teams to drive network efficiency and positive public transport outcomes, all while following the consistent, proven processes of the Kinetic Way and championing continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Schedule and roster public transport networks in Hastus, using consistent methodology aligned with the Kinetic Way
• Identify and rectify network performance issues in a timely manner
• Review network routes and timetable design to maximise patronage through data-driven methodology
• Contribute to delivery of the Planning Annual Plan
• Assist in producing network planning and scheduling tender documentation
• Stay current with Hastus technology and best practice
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government and public clients, suppliers, and internal Service Delivery and Performance teams
• Contribute to positive negotiated outcomes with client stakeholders and operational teams

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience working autonomously across all aspects of network planning, timetable design, scheduling, and rostering, with sound to strong network design skills
• Experience working autonomously on a tender or major network change
• Minimum 5 years' experience using scheduling and rostering software such as Hastus or Austrics (essential)
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma (desirable)
• Experience with dashboard/utilisation software such as Power BI (desirable)
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable to a continually changing environment

Why Kinetic?

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our team of over 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.

As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment, we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve. 

How you apply:

Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.

If you are ready for an exciting career with Kinetic then click the 'Apply’ button now!