Terminal Operator

Terminal Operator

• 12 hour rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends
• 24/7 Rail Operation
• Permanent opportunity at our Brisbane Freight Terminal

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’re now looking for a safety-focused Terminal Operator to join our Brisbane Freight Terminal team. This role is vital in ensuring efficient train assembly and dismantling, freight processing, and safe terminal operations.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and plan train assembly and dismantling within the terminal
• Operate Reach Stacker and undertake forklift and shunting activities
• Process freight and documentation in a computerised system
• Conduct train examinations and brake testing
• Adhere to all safe-working and operating procedures

What You’ll Bring

• Safety mindset – we bring safety into every moment, every interaction, every day
• Reach Stacker licence
• Full Driver’s licence
• General computer proficiency
• Experience in train inspection, ground shunt and trackside safety (preferred)
• Previous experience in logistics, transport or rail industry (advantageous)

Full training provided – bring a positive attitude, we’ll teach the rest.

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value 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
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to EAP program through Sonder

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.

Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise.

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: 10th of March 2026

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