Trainee Locomotive Driver - Broken Hill

Pacific National; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; 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 is offering a Trainee Locomotive Driver position in Broken Hill, NSW. This is a paid traineeship where you earn while you learn and pursue a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Train Driving as part of an accelerated program.

You will develop skills to safely operate locomotives, work across a rotating 24/7 roster including nights and weekends, and travel as required. The role supports freight services across the network and emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Structured traineeship leading to Certificate IV in Train Driving.
• Ability to work rotating 24/7 roster with nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home as required.
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to operate locomotives and trains through the traineeship.
• Complete Certificate IV in Train Driving through accelerated program.
• Support freight services across the network; follow safety standards.
• Participate in competency-based assessments and development activities.

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Train Driving

Tools

C Class Driver's Licence

Job description

Trainee Locomotive Driver – Broken Hill NSW

• Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Train Driving
• Build a long-term career with Australia's largest private rail freight operator
• Safely Every Day — That’s 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 a Trainee Locomotive Driver to join our team in Broken Hill, New South Wales. This is a rare opportunity to begin a rewarding career in rail, receiving comprehensive training while earning a competitive income.

What You’ll Do

Develop the skills and knowledge required to safely operate locomotives and trains through a structured traineeship program.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will:

• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Train Driving through our accelerated trainee program
• Undertake practical and theoretical training in locomotive and train operations
• Learn to prepare, manage and operate locomotives and trains safely and efficiently
• Follow operational procedures and safety standards to ensure safe service delivery
• Work as part of a train crew supporting freight services across the network
• Participate in competency-based assessments and ongoing development activities
• Work a rotating 24/7 roster including nights, weekends and public holidays
• Travel and stay away from home when required as part of operational requirements

What You’ll Bring

• A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer literacy and confidence using technology
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Flexibility to work a highly variable roster including shift work
• Capacity to work away from home for varying periods when required
• A current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence
• Previous experience in shift work, transport, logistics, mining, defence or similar industries will be highly regarded, although not essential

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.

Ready to deliver what matters?

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.