Locomotive Drivers – Sydney Freight Terminal

Pacific National; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; 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, invites applications for Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join the Sydney Freight Terminal.

As a Mainline Locomotive Driver, you’ll operate locomotives safely, liaise with Train Control, perform checks and minor servicing, and support 24/7 operations.

This permanent full-time role offers stability, a strong safety culture, and the chance to contribute to Australia’s rail network.

Qualifications

• Accredited and fully qualified locomotive driver with Certificate IV in Train Driving.
• Proven locomotive driving experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team.
• Current full motor vehicle licence and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate Pacific National locomotives in compliance with safe working regulations and driver accreditation requirements.
• Liaise with Train Control to ensure efficient train operations and schedule adherence.
• Prepare and provision locomotives, including system checks and compliance documentation.
• Perform minor maintenance and first-level servicing activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to meet operational needs.

Skills

Locomotive operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Autonomy

Basic computer literacy

Current driver licence

Education

Certificate IV in Train Driving

Locomotive Driver accreditation

Job description

Locomotive Drivers – Sydney Freight Terminal

• 24/7 Rail Operation
• Permanent Full-time opportunity in Sydney
• Safely Every Day – That is 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 opportunity has presented itself for Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join the team at our Sydney Freight Terminal in Chullora.

What You’ll Do

As a Mainline Locomotive Driver, you’ll play a key role in delivering freight safely and on time.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will:

• Operate Pacific National locomotives in compliance with safe working regulations and driver accreditation requirements.
• Liaise with Train Control to ensure efficient train operations and schedule adherence.
• Prepare and provision locomotives, including system checks and compliance documentation.
• Perform minor maintenance and first-level servicing activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to meet operational needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Accredited and fully qualified Locomotive Driver (please attach your Certificate IV in Train Driving during the application process).
• Proven locomotive driving experience.
• High regard for safety and compliance.
• Positive, team-focused attitude with ability to work autonomously.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Current full motor vehicle licence.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 roster, including local and barracks work.

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.

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.