Terminal Operator – Level 3
- 12 hour rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends
- Permanent opportunity located within our Tennyson depot
- Transport / Logistics background advantageous
Ready to deliver what matters?
Join Pacific National, one of Australia’s leading freight rail companies, and be part of a team that moves millions of tonnes of essential goods across the country every day. We’re on the lookout for a skilled Terminal Operator with shunting experience to help keep our operations running smoothly at our Tennyson terminal.
What You’ll Do
As a Level 3 Terminal Operator, you’ll play a critical role in the coordination, planning, and safe execution of train movements within the terminal.
Reporting to the Supervisor, your day-to-day will include:
- Efficient assembly and dismantling of trains
- Operating top lift container forklifts and other load-shifting equipment
- Processing freight and documentation into a computerised system
- Conducting train examinations and brake testing
- Supporting shunting activities as required
- Adhering to all safe-working and operating procedures
This role operates on a rotating shift roster, including nights and weekends.
What You’ll Bring
You’re a forward-thinking team player who takes pride in doing things safely and efficiently. You’re accountable, reliable, and ready to take on a challenge. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Heavy Forklift Licence
- Full Driver’s Licence
- General computer proficiency
- Experience in train inspection, ground shunt, and trackside safety
- Shunt driver qualifications (highly regarded)
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
Applications close: 10th of April 2026
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- Published on 24 Mar 2026, 12:21 AM
