Driver Trainer - Coppabella

Pacific National; Coppabella; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program

Job summary

Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight operator, is seeking a Driver Trainer based at Coppabella depot. You will deliver hands-on and classroom training, assess competency and mentor train crew to meet Rail Safety Worker requirements, while aligning training with operational needs.

You will bring current Cert IV in Train Driving and Cert IV in Training & Assessment, plus a proven track record in safe locomotive operations and coaching others.

Qualifications

• Current Cert IV in Train Driving is required.
• Cert IV in Training & Assessment (TAE) is required.
• Experience as a Mainline or Mentor Driver is essential.
• Strong focus on coaching, assessing and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on and classroom driver training.
• Assess competency and maintain training records.
• Develop and manage individual training plans aligned to operations.
• Work with Supervisors and Leaders to ensure consistent outcomes.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Driver training

Train driving

Coaching & mentoring

Safety culture

Education

Cert IV in Train Driving

Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Tools

MS Office

Training/compliance systems

Job description

• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Coppabella
• Lead the growth and development of others
• 6 days on / 5 days off roster
• Safely Every Day - That’s Our Promise

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.

An outstanding opportunity has presented itself for a Driver Trainer, with a current Cert IV in Train Driving and a Cert IV in Training & Assessment to lead train crew development, based at our Coppabella depot.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Superintendent, you will deliver hands‑on and classroom training, assess competency, and work closely with supervisors to ensure safe, high‑performing operations.

• Plan, prioritise and deliver compliant technical driver training
• Train, assess and mentor train crew to meet Rail Safety Worker competency requirements
• Develop and manage individual training plans aligned to operational needs
• Ensure competencies, assessments, currency and records are completed on time
• Work closely with Operational Leaders and Training Specialists to ensure consistent outcomes
• Promote a strong safety culture and knowledge‑sharing environment

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Mainline or Mentor Driver (currently accredited)
• Strong track record of safe locomotive operations
• Current Cert IV in Train Driving (please upload during application process)
• Cert IV in Training & Assessment (TAE)
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement
• Ability to coach, assess and mentor others effectively
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office and training/compliance systems)
• Clear and confident communication skills at all levels

At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to EAP program through Sonder

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It - helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers