Qualified Locomotive Drivers

Locomotive Driver – Kalgoorlie WA

• Full-time, Permanent opportunity
• Multiple positions available
• Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator.

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul intermodal containers, steel, coal and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving. 

An opportunity has presented itself for Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our team in Kalgoorlie WA.

What You’ll Do

As an Intermodal Mainline Driver, you’ll play a key role in delivering freight safely and on time.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will:

• Prepare, manage, and operate locomotives in accordance with Pacific National procedures.
• Provision and prepare locomotives for train operations, including compliance checks.
• Work collaboratively to achieve ‘Delivered In-Full, On-Time’ (DIFOT) performance.
• Support and promote safety goals and Pacific National values.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven rail freight locomotive driving experience.
• Certificate IV in Train Driving (please attach your Cert IV during application)
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Current motor vehicle licence.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 roster.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

• Paid parental leave
• Discounted travel and insurance
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Inclusive, values-driven culture

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Applications close: 28^th of January 2026

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