Qualified Locomotive Driver

Mainline Locomotive Driver

• Full time, Permanent opportunity
• Very sought after location of work
• Multiple opportunities available

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running.

An opportunity has presented itself for Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our team in Perth WA. Whether you're continuing your journey or returning to the rail industry, this is your opportunity to join a company that values work/life balance, safety, and career growth.

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Locomotive Driver to join our Perth depot on a full-time basis for our Freight operations. The roles report into the Superintendent Linehaul and will be working a 24/7 roster.

Your primary responsibility will be to prepare, manage and operate locomotives and trains, safely in accordance with your level of competency, safe working qualifications and established Pacific National’s operational procedures and agreements, in order to meet customer and operational requirements.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Working with key internal stakeholders to achieve a 'Delivered In-Full, On-Time' (DIFOT) performance for the Pacific National group.
• Proactively working towards and supporting the achievement of safety goals.
• Provisioning and preparing locomotives for train operations including checking and testing control systems as well as preparing relevant compliance documentation.
• Performing and maintaining locomotive train operations in accordance with specifications and procedures.
• On-going commitment to Pacific National Approach (PNA) – Safety, People and Leadership, Customer, Community and Financial Success.

About you

• Proven rail freight locomotive driving experience
• Cert IV in Train Driving
• Exceptional commitment to safety
• Demonstrated positive and supportive attitude when working within a team environment
• Basic level of computer literacy
• Strong focus on customer needs and requirements
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development activities is a must
• A current motor vehicle licence is required
• You must be available and flexible to work a 24/7 roster

The Benefits

We value diversity, inclusion, collaboration and the contribution of each of our employees. Working for us will enable you to take ownership of your career and gain access to the following benefits:

• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members 
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, Fitness Passport and more. 

What our employees say about working at Pacific National: 

‘Work/Life balance is very difficult to achieve in any rail haulage business however I think Pacific National are leading the field in this regard’

Closing date

Applications close on the 10^th of August 2025

Next Steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. Please ensure you upload a copy of your Certificate IV in Train Driving.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more! 

Acknowledgement of Country 

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.