Rail Driver Assistant: Paid Training & Casual Shifts

Trojan Recruitment Group; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Trojan Rail is recruiting for Locomotive Driver Assistants in Port Kembla, NSW. No rail experience required. You will train on paid programs and observe work before client training and verification of competency.

Location is Port Kembla, with an expected start mid-January 2027 and casual employment. Upon qualification, you will work with a Locomotive Driver to support safe freight train operations. Pay rates include classroom training ($32.18), workplace training ($44.90), and potential eligible

Qualifications

• Hold Australian working rights
• Hold a current unrestricted Australian Class C driver licence or higher
• Pass a National Police Check
• Participate in drug and alcohol testing
• Provide First Aid HLTAID011 or obtain it before training

Responsibilities

• Assisting with train preparation and safety checks
• Supporting shunting and yard activities
• Communicating with train crew and operational staff
• Following safeworking rules and procedures
• Completing operational records
• Working safely around locomotives, wagons and rail infrastructure

Job description

Trojan Rail is recruiting for Locomotive Driver Assistants in Port Kembla, NSW. No rail experience required. You will train on paid programs and observe work before client training and verification of competency.

Location is Port Kembla, with an expected start mid-January 2027 and casual employment. Upon qualification, you will work with a Locomotive Driver to support safe freight train operations. Pay rates include classroom training ($32.18), workplace training ($44.90), and potential eligible