Locomotive Driver Permanent - Full Time — Train Driver Mount Isa

Aurizon; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a safety-focused Qualified Locomotive Driver to join our Mount Isa regional depot. You will examine and certify trains as ready for departure and operate locomotives across mainline, shunting, marshalling, and customer sites.

We require a Certificate IV in Rail Operations, an unrestricted Class C licence, and extensive freight locomotive experience. This full-time role involves a 24/7 shift roster with opportunities within Australia’s largest rail freight operator.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive freight locomotive driving experience.
• Certificate IV in Rail Operations is mandatory.
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Operate locomotives including mainline, shunting, marshalling and on customer sites.
• 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 locomotive experience

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

Certificate IV in Rail Operations

Class C driver's licence

Job description

As Australia’s leading Bulk rail freight specialists, Aurizon has a proven capability to provide integrated supply chain solutions and move bulk commodities safely and efficiently, connecting miners, primary producers and the manufacturing industry with international and domestic markets.

We are looking for a safety focused Qualified Locomotive Driver that can commit to our regional depot and become part of the beautiful country town of Mount Isa.

About the role:

• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure
• Operation of locomotives including mainline, shunting, marshalling and on customer sites.
• 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:

• A certificate IV in Rail Operations is mandatory
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence is mandatory
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster
• Live and breathe safety
• Enjoyment from working in a team and providing customer focus

Successful candidates will need to provide evidence of the units of competence successfully attained from the TLI 42615 Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (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.

• 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.

As Australia’s leading Bulk rail freight specialists, Aurizon has a proven capability to provide integrated supply chain solutions and move bulk commodities safely and efficiently, connecting miners, primary producers and the manufacturing industry with international and domestic markets.

We are looking for a safety focused Qualified Locomotive Driver that can commit to our regional depot and become part of the beautiful country town of Mount Isa.

About the role:

• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure
• Operation of locomotives including mainline, shunting, marshalling and on customer sites.
• 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:

• A certificate IV in Rail Operations is mandatory
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence is mandatory
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster
• Live and breathe safety
• Enjoyment from working in a team and providing customer focus

Successful candidates will need to provide evidence of the units of competence successfully attained from the TLI 42615 Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (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.

• 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.

Location:

Mount Isa

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

Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Applications close: 15 Sep 2026