Driver Trainer: Lead & Develop Rail Crews (Gracemere)

Pacific National; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program through Sonder

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driver training

Coaching

Safety awareness

Communication

MS Office

Education

Cert IV in Train Driving

Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Mainline/ Mentor Driver accreditation

Tools

MS Office

Training systems

Job description

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.