Train Crew Development Specialist - Rockhampton

Train Crew Development Specialist - Rockhampton

• Permanent opportunity
• Lead the growth and development of others
• Key role within the Terminal

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. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.

About the role

Our Train Crew Development Specialists have key accountability for all training and assessment of their assigned train crew teams. Driven by requirements to ensure a professional level of operations at all times, they will be expected to identify and address upskilling opportunities as necessary.

Based at our Rockhampton Depot, you will be required to spend time "on track" with our drivers, monitoring their operational knowledge and supporting this with the delivery of a mix of 1-1 and classroom-based training.

As part of the Depot Leadership team, you will liaise with Supervisors and Training Managers on the competency and training needs of your crew, to ensure operations are safe and meeting the needs of our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development of highly competent Pacific National Locomotive Drivers
• Implementation and delivery of training plans, sessions and assessment activities
• Commitment to the ongoing promotion of the workplace safety culture.

About you

Ideal applicants will be expected to have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a commitment to upholding and promoting our company values.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Currently accredited Locomotive Driver - Cert IV in Train Driving
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment
• Strong track record of safely operating locomotives
• Detailed understanding of Pacific National’s rail operations preferred
• Proven strengths in influencing and motivating, coaching and mentoring people
• Ability to enhance the strong team culture within the depot
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels

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:

• Pursue growth and career development  
• Access mentoring programs  
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members  
• Benefit from discounts on select health insurance, travel, and more.  

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. 

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 24th of August 2025.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

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.