Technical Specialist Permanent - Full Time — Train Driver Perth

Aurizon; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on health insurance funds

Parental leave program

Super booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a Technical Specialist to join the Rail Operations team in Perth. You will apply your locomotive driving experience and Training and Assessment qualifications to develop endorsed standards and procedures for train operations and handling.

Lead driving method improvements, deliver safe training, and develop yard operation standards while upskilling drivers. Utilize simulation and train data analysis to support governance and drive continuous improvements across WA operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Locomotive Driver with driving experience in WA (mandatory).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent (mandatory).
• Experience operating terminal plant and equipment is highly regarded.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills fostering teamwork and continual learning.
• Solid investigative, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of safety management, safeworking, isolation and lockout standards.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory, industrial relations and policy provisions relating to train operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of optimum driving methodologies and process improvements.
• Deliver safe train handling tuition to mitigate breaches.
• Develop and implement yard operation standards for safe, efficient service delivery.
• Upskill Train Drivers to identify and resolve issues with trains.
• Utilize simulation and data analysis tools to support governance and reporting.
• Align with current best practice operational methodologies to drive improvements.
• Undertake reviews and investigations; prepare comprehensive reports on activities or incidents.
• Maintain high competence in train and yard operations and pursue continuous self-development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision making

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Simulation tools

Train data analysis tools

Job description

As Aurizon’s Bulk West operations continues to grow, we are looking to recruit for a Technical Specialist to join our Rail Operations team in Perth. In this role you will utilise your previous experience and knowledge as a Locomotive Driver coupled with your Training and Assessment qualifications to investigate and manage the development of endorsed standards and procedures for train operations and train handling.

About the role:

• Leading the identification, development and implementation of optimum driving methodologies and process improvement plans to deliver efficiency across technical processes within the supply chain.
• Deliver safe train handling tuition that will assist in the mitigation of safe working breaches.
• Development and implementation of yard operations standards to deliver safe and efficient operation of services.
• Upskilling the technical capability of Train Drivers to identify and solve issues with the train. E.g. fault finding and resolution.
• Utilising simulation and train data analysis tools to assist in decision making with a clear alignment to governance and reporting.
• Demonstrate alignment to current best practice operational methodologies to enable improvements and alignment to rail industry progression.
• Undertaking reviews and investigations, conduct research and prepare comprehensive and accurate reports on operational activities or incidents.
• Maintaining a high level of competence and technical knowledge of train and yard operations and continual self-development.

About you:

• Qualified Locomotive Driver (mandatory) with driving experience in WA (preferred).
• Cert IV qualification Training and Assessing or Equivalent (mandatory).
• Experience operating terminal plant and equipment would be highly regarded.
• High level leadership and interpersonal skills which encourage participation, teamwork, trust and continual learning.
• Sound investigation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level oral and written communication skills.
• Substantial knowledge of safety management systems, safeworking systems, isolation and lockout standards.
• Extensive knowledge of the statutory regulations, Industrial Relations and policy provisions relating to train 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.

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

Advertised: 03 Sep 2026 Applications close: 21 Sep 2026

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