Trainee Suburban Train Driver – Safe, Timely Transit

Department for Infrastructure and Transport; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia is building a pool of Trainee Train Drivers for 12 months to support ongoing suburban rail services in Adelaide. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training, competitive pay that increases with qualification, and attractive leave provisions.

Role requires safety-critical work, a current driver’s licence, and compliance with national rail safety standards. Applicants should enjoy teamwork and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrates high level communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence is essential.
• National Police Check required prior to employment, renewed every 3 years.
• Working with Children Check required prior to employment and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform shunting movements including coupling and uncoupling railcars.
• Operate manual track switches.
• Marshall railcar consists as required.
• Ensure railcars enter traffic in good condition per procedures.
• Prepare and stable railcars as required and per training.
• Undertake the safe operation (including driving) of railcars.
• Contribute to a safe working environment under the Rail Safety National Law.

Skills

Safety awareness

Fluent English

Communication skills

Driver's Licence

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia is building a pool of Trainee Train Drivers for 12 months to support ongoing suburban rail services in Adelaide. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training, competitive pay that increases with qualification, and attractive leave provisions.

Role requires safety-critical work, a current driver’s licence, and compliance with national rail safety standards. Applicants should enjoy teamwork and customer-focused service.