Qualified Locomotive Drivers - QLD Coal Expression of Interest

Qualified Locomotive Drivers – Expression of Interest

Start January 2026 | Bowen, Nebo, Sarina & Coppabella | Coal Operations – QLD

Join Pacific National, Australia’s largest privately owned rail freight provider, and drive your career forward in our thriving coal operations across regional Queensland.

What’s on offer:

• Permanent full-time positions available
• Attractive EA benefits including:
• 6% annual retention bonus
• 6% wage increase over EA term
• All-purpose rate (APM 28%)
• New rosters with up to 134 days off/year
• Reduced lift-up/lay-back hours
• Flexible rosters: Bowen & Sarina (6/3, 6/4), Coppabella (7/4 or 7/7), Nebo (7/4 or 7/5)
• Remote living incentives & Civeo village accommodation (Coppabella & Nebo)
• Career development via market-leading training
• Relief opportunities across QLD depots (with allowances & accommodation)

We live by our values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Own It — and we’re proud to walk the talk.

You’ll need:

• Certificate IV in Train Driving (upload with application)
• Proven experience as a Qualified Locomotive Driver
• Unrestricted driver’s licence

Safely Every Day – bringing safety into every moment, every interaction, every day

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail.

Expression of interest closes on the 12th of October.

Click “Apply Now” and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more at Join Our Team | Careers & Culture at Pacific National