Trainee Locomotive Driver - Tennyson QLD

Trainee Locomotive Driver - Tennyson QLD

• Comprehensive Training with a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Train Driving
• Earn while you learn and build your skills 
• Prestigious Opportunity to be trained as a Locomotive Driver

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.

The Opportunity

Our team in Tennyson QLD have an outstanding opportunity for a Trainee Locomotive Driver to join the train crew. This position represents a rewarding opportunity within an expanding business to earn great pay, while learning new skills and building your career.

As a Trainee Driver, you will undertake an accelerated traineeship program. This program includes a three-stage progression approach and builds on theoretical and practical knowledge achieved within an operational rail environment.

As a Trainee, you will be trained in all aspects of safe and efficient locomotive operations to develop the requisite driver skillset through competency-based assessments and on and off the job training.

You will be upskilled with knowledge to prepare, manage and operate locomotives and trains safely, and comply with established operational procedures in order to maintain our high level of customer service delivery for customers.

About You

Your availability and commitment to working rotating 24/7 shifts including nights and weekends is essential and will be vital for your success in the role. Additionally, some of the shifts will require you to stay overnight, away from your Home Depot location.

We will provide full training for the successful applicant who possess the following:

• A high regard for safety
• Customer focus with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Basic level of computer proficiency and excellent communication skills
• Passion for success and personal development
• Experience with shift work and flexibility to work a highly variable roster
• Ability to work away from home for varying periods.
• A current “C” class driver’s licence
• School Certificate or equivalent

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. 

Closing date

Applications close on the 7th of 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.