Driver Trainer- Gracemere

Pacific National; Gracemere; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program through Sonder

Descripción de la vacante

Pacific National in Gracemere is seeking a Driver Trainer to lead the development of train crews. Based at the Gracemere depot, you will deliver hands-on and classroom training, assess competency, and work with supervisors to ensure safe, high-performing operations.

You will plan, prioritise and deliver compliant driver training, mentor crews to meet Rail Safety Worker competency, and develop individual training plans aligned to operational needs.

Formación

• Current Cert IV in Train Driving is required.
• Cert IV in Training & Assessment is required (TAE).
• Experience as a Mainline or Mentor Driver is preferred.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver hands-on and classroom driver training.
• Assess competency and maintain training records.
• Develop and manage individual training plans for crew.
• Collaborate with Supervisors to ensure safe operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and knowledge sharing.

Conocimientos

Driver training

Coaching

Safety awareness

Communication

MS Office

Educación

Cert IV in Train Driving

Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Mainline/ Mentor Driver accreditation

Herramientas

MS Office

Training systems

Descripción del empleo

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

Driver Trainer - Gracemere

• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Gracemere
• 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 Gracemere 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

Why join us?

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.

Ready to deliver what matters?

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

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