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Driver Trainer!

Location1 Tempest St, Gunnedah NSW 2380, Australia
Work TypeFull time
Positions2 Positions
Published At:10 hours ago
Job no: NRTE8
Category: Operations

Driver Trainer – NSW, Gunnedah

  • Join a dynamic team with strong leadership, support, and growth opportunities
  • Play a key role in shaping the next generation of drivers in Gunnedah
  • Enjoy a flexible work/life balance

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.

About the Role

The Driver Trainer will support the coal training team in developing new drivers across the northern region.

Working both independently and within a team, you will deliver classroom and infield training to ensure train crews are competent, compliant with Rail Safety standards, and up to date with technical training, assessments, and records.

About You

You are an experienced Driver Trainer with a current Cert IV in Training and Assessment, with strong knowledge of train operations, training development, and safety protocols. 

You will also be able to demonstrate

  • Experience as a driver trainer and accredited as Mainline or Mentor Driver
  • Strong track record of safely operating locomotives
  • Strong commitment to compliance and safety
  • Intermediate proficiency with computers with a focus on MS Office and other related 
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility to support the business

What’s in it for you?

Pacific National fosters a culture that values talent, diversity, and career growth! We also offer a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

  • Mentoring programs   
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (with super) after 6 months
  • Discounts on health insurance, travel, fitness, retail, and more
  • Flexible work and other leave options  

Visit our careers page to learn more! www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

We seek candidates who meet 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.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

Closing date

Application close on 23rd of July 2025.

Home Safely Everyday - Our top priority is getting you home to your family safely every day.

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. 

  • Published on 03 Jul 2025, 12:27 AM