Trainee Train Driver

Sydney Trains; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transport provider in New South Wales is seeking Trainee Train Drivers to undergo a paid 12-month training program. You’ll develop essential skills to safely operate trains and manage a variety of work scenarios with ongoing support from experienced team members. This in-person role requires a willingness to commit to a demanding training schedule, including weekends and study outside of training hours. Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 10th March 2024.

Qualifications

• Keen to learn and commit to the training schedule.
• Willing to undertake extra study for ongoing assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to become a qualified Train Driver through a paid training program.
• Learn to safely operate a train and manage diverse work scenarios.
• Receive ongoing mentoring and support from experienced team members.

Job description

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

Every day will be different, and you’ll thrive in the fast-paced environment that will see you embedded in our frontline, connecting with millions of people from across NSW.

In this role, you'll :

• Develop skills and capabilities to become a qualified Train Driver through our paid 12-month training program.
• You’ll learn how to safely operate a train and manage a variety of work scenarios through a combination of on-the-job and classroom / train simulation training.
• Receive ongoing mentoring and support from your dedicated Driver Trainer and experienced team members and get to know other trainees in your training school cohort.

While the path to becoming a Train Driver is dynamic and rewarding, our Trainee program also reflects the work conditions and personal commitment it takes to help Sydney Trains run its network 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your training schedule will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. You’ll need to be willing to take on extra study outside of your training schedule to prepare for ongoing assessments.

About you

We’re looking for candidates keen to learn the ropes of becoming a Train Driver who are prepared to commit to a demanding training schedule and further study to achieve program learning outcomes.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Applications close : 11 : 59 pm Sunday 10th March 2024