Locomotive Driver Permanent - Full Time — Train Driver Albany

Aurizon; Australia; Remote; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave and super booster

Job summary

Aurizon in Albany is seeking qualified Locomotive Drivers for a full-time permanent role in our Albany Rail Operations team. This residential position is open to locals or those willing to relocate permanently; the job requires 24/7 shift availability and a strong safety and customer-service mindset.

You will operate locomotives, perform brake tests, inspect trains, and ensure on-time running while following Aurizon's safety standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive freight and/or heavy haul locomotive driving experience.
• Must hold an unrestricted Class C driver's licence.
• Demonstrated safety focus and customer service orientation.
• Availability to work a 24/7 shift roster.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives including mainline, shunting, and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of on-time running.
• Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high quality customer service to enable Aurizon to meet its set business objectives.

Skills

Freight and/or heavy haul locomotive

Class C licence

Education

Certificate IV in Rail Operations

Job description

Aurizon is seeking applications from Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our Albany Rail Operations Team on a full-time permanent arrangement. This opportunity is a residential role and open to applicants that either reside in Albany or are willing to relocate on a permanent basis.

This role will be suited to an individual who is able to display superior teamwork skills, flexibility, a high level of safety awareness and customer service.

About the role:

• Operation of locomotives including mainline, shunting, and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of on-time running.
• Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high quality customer service to enable Aurizon to meet its set business objectives.

About you:

• Strong commitment to safety and the Aurizon Safety Strategy “I Know Safe, I Choose Safe”.
• Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience in WA Safe working System is advantageous.
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• A certificate IV in Rail Operations.

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 dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

Aurizon is seeking applications from Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our Albany Rail Operations Team on a full-time permanent arrangement. This opportunity is a residential role and open to applicants that either reside in Albany or are willing to relocate on a permanent basis.

This role will be suited to an individual who is able to display superior teamwork skills, flexibility, a high level of safety awareness and customer service.

About the role:

• Operation of locomotives including mainline, shunting, and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of on-time running.
• Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high quality customer service to enable Aurizon to meet its set business objectives.

About you:

• Strong commitment to safety and the Aurizon Safety Strategy “I Know Safe, I Choose Safe”.
• Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience in WA Safe working System is advantageous.
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• A certificate IV in Rail Operations.
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers’ licence.

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 dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

Advertised: 28 Aug 2026 Applications close: 14 Sep 2026

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