Trainee Freight Operator Permanent - Full Time — Transport Operations & Logistics Cloncurry

Aurizon; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring and development programs

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Aurizon Bulk is offering entry level positions for a Trainee Freight Operator at the Cloncurry depot. The role focuses on hands-on training, safe loading/unloading, and learning to inspect rollingstock while coordinating with depot staff.

Successful candidates will undertake the training program, pass health checks, and develop skills in brake testing, shunting, and communications. Weekends and long shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• C Class Licence mandatory.
• High Risk Forklift Licence desirable.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the theoretical and practical components of the training program.
• Ensure loading and unloading of customers' products is carried out efficiently and safely.
• Rectify minor faults on rollingstock.
• Conduct brake testing of trains.
• Effectively communicate with depot personnel face to face and via two-way radio.
• Undertake shunting and marshalling of trains.

Skills

C Class Licence

Forklift Licence

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Aurizon Bulk has a number of new and exciting entry level opportunity at our Cloncurry depot as a Trainee Freight Operator.

Aurizon are committed to growing business in Regional Queensland and will be looking to utilise local talent to fill these opportunities.

About the role:

• Undertake the theoretical and practical components of the training program
• Ensure that the loading and unloading of customer's products are carried out efficiently and safely
• Rectify minor faults on rollingstock
• Conduct brake testing of trains
• Effectively communicate with other depot personnel face to face and via two-way radio
• Undertake shunting and marshalling of trains

About you:

• C Class Drivers Licence (mandatory)
• High Risk Forklift Licence (desired)
• Strong commitment to safety
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• A willingness to work day & night shift (up to 12hr shifts) and including weekend work as required

As a part of the company's recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake psychometric testing, traffic history check and successfully pass a pre-employment health assessment that will involve drug and alcohol screening.

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.

Location: Cloncurry

Aurizon Bulk has a number of new and exciting entry level opportunity at our Cloncurry depot as a Trainee Freight Operator.

Aurizon are committed to growing business in Regional Queensland and will be looking to utilise local talent to fill these opportunities.

About the role:

• Undertake the theoretical and practical components of the training program
• Ensure that the loading and unloading of customer's products are carried out efficiently and safely
• Operate heavy lift machinery
• Inspect rollingstock for faults
• Rectify minor faults on rollingstock
• Conduct brake testing of trains
• Effectively communicate with other depot personnel face to face and via two-way radio
• Undertake shunting and marshalling of trains

About you:

• C Class Drivers Licence (mandatory)
• High Risk Forklift Licence (desired)
• Strong commitment to safety
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• A willingness to work day & night shift (up to 12hr shifts) and including weekend work as required

As a part of the company's recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake psychometric testing, traffic history check and successfully pass a pre-employment health assessment that will involve drug and alcohol screening.

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: 09 Oct 2026 Applications close: 06 Nov 2026

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