Locomotive Driver | Pacific National
Location: Parkes Intermodal Depot
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Industry: Transport & Logistics – Rail
- 9 day Forecasted roster – know when and what jobs you are working
- Our Parkes freight depot is expanding, come on over and join our high performing team
- Opportunity to drive our double stacked freight trains
- Career pathways available
Join the team that keeps Australia’s freight moving.
We are seeking a dedicated Locomotive Driver to join our team at the Parkes Intermodal Terminal. Your primary objective will be to prepare, manage, and operate locomotives and trains safely, adhering to your level of competency, safe working qualifications, and Pacific National’s operational procedures and agreements to meet customer and operational requirements.
As part of our Intermodal business, you will be responsible for driving freight trains from Parkes to locations such as Sydney and Broken Hill including barracks stays, in addition, you will assist with local shifts at our Parkes Logistics Terminal. You will be working a 9-day forecasted roster. There will be opportunities for career development, we have several new Trainee Drivers who will require Driver Mentors, and if you are interested in Supervising, we have pathways available.
What You will do:
- 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 company values of safety, accountability, integrity, and teamwork.
What you will bring to the role:
- Proven rail industry / freight/ mainline driving experience
- Cert IV(4) in Train Driving is required
- Display a high regard for safety in the workplace – safe work qualification in NSW is desired
- A positive and supportive attitude when working within a team environment
- A basic level of computer literacy
- A focus on customer needs and supporting continuous improvement
- A current full motor vehicle licence
- Available and flexible to work a 24/7 roster, including barracks working
Why join us?
- Career development & mentoring opportunities
- Paid parental leave (12 weeks for primary carers)
- Mental health support via PeerConnect & EAP
- Discounts on fitness, health insurance, travel & more
- Inclusive culture where you can be your authentic self
Apply now and help shape the future of rail operations with Pacific National.
Applications close 3/2/ 2026
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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- Published on 13 Jan 2026, 5:31 AM