Qualified Locomotive Drivers – Maryborough VIC

Qualified Locomotive Drivers – Maryborough VIC

• Take your career further with Australia's largest private rail freight operator
• Join a team where safety, professionalism and development come first
• Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

Pacific National is Australia's largest private rail freight operator, moving millions of tonnes of freight every year across the country. From agricultural products and steel to bulk commodities and intermodal freight, our services help keep Australian industries, businesses and communities moving.

An opportunity has become available for Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our team in Maryborough, supporting regional Victorian freight services that underpin key agricultural and industrial supply chains.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will:

• Prepare, inspect and operate locomotives safely
• Operate train services in accordance with rail safety standards and Pacific National procedures
• Complete operational and compliance documentation
• Work collaboratively with Train Control and operational teams
• Deliver strong DIFOT performance
• Identify and report hazards and safety risks
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate leadership in safety and safe work practices
• Contribute to a positive team culture

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate IV in Train Driving (please upload during application)
• VIC route knowledge highly regarded
• Freight rail experience
• Strong commitment to safety
• Professional and accountable approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Basic computer literacy
• Current driver's licence
• Ability to meet rail medical requirements
• Availability to work a 24/7 rotating roster

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.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

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