Terminal Operator

Port Augusta – Terminal Operator

• Permanent full-time opportunity for the right candidate
• 24/7 Rail Operation, Learn from the experts in the industry! 
• Port Augusta location (Shift work applicable)

About us 

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private 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 are a company built on solid foundations and we are incredibly proud of the essential role we continue to play supporting Australia’s supply chain. At Pacific National, we take great pride in delivering our best every day and have a relentless focus on customer service and place safety above all else. 

We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia. We respect and care for the communities in which we operate and continue to evolve our community engagement and strengthen relationships through partnerships and investment. We are focused on reducing the carbon emissions of our business, while also enabling the reduction of carbon emissions in the broader supply chain to support the National targets. 

About the Role

Your ticket into the rail industry! An amazing opportunity to get your foot in the door working for an industry leader. Get trained by the very best and give yourself the opportunity to build a long secure career in any direction you wish within our business. 

As a Terminal Operator, you are responsible for performing safe shunting duties, marshalling locomotives and rail wagons in preparation for departure, and providing safety critical communications to incoming and outgoing Pacific National rail services.

This role requires hours of work based on a 24/7 forward rotating roster, averaging 38 hours per week. The position whilst based at our Port Augusta Depot may require shift coverage in both Port Augusta and Whyalla terminals over the roster cycle.

About You

Are you an adaptable individual? Do you enjoy working as part of a vibrant team? This may be the next role for you!

To be successful in this position, you will be a team player who thinks ahead and enjoys a challenge. This is a role that requires a responsible and accountable individual who will efficiently and safely undertake all required tasks.

In addition, you will have:

• Full Driver's licence
• General computer proficiency is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills, prioritising workloads and able to adapt to a changing work environment.
• Previous experience in heavy industry, logistics or transport would be advantageous.
• A mechanical, processing or similar working background is desired.

The benefits

We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to:  

• Pursue growth and career development  
• Access mentoring programs  
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service  
• 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, 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. 

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application.

Closing date

Applications close 11^th September 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.