Train Crew Development Specialist

Train Crew Development Specialist

• Permanent opportunity based at Nebo
• Camp available on 6/5 roster
• Lead the growth and development of others

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.

About the role

Our Train Crew Development Specialists have key accountability for all training and assessment of their assigned train crew teams. Based at our Nebo Depot, you will be required to spend time "on track" with our drivers, monitoring their operational knowledge and supporting this with the delivery of a mix of 1-1 and classroom-based training.

As part of the Depot Leadership team, you will liaise with Supervisors and Training Managers on the competency and training needs of your crew, to ensure operations are safe and meeting the needs of our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development of highly competent Pacific National Locomotive Drivers
• Implementation and delivery of training plans, sessions and assessment activities
• Commitment to the ongoing promotion of the workplace safety culture.

About you

Ideal applicants will be expected to have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a commitment to upholding and promoting our company values. As our Coal North region grows under new leadership, we’re looking for someone who brings energy, passion and focus on long-term development.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Currently accredited Locomotive Driver (Cert IV in train driving)
• Strong track record of safely operating locomotives
• Proven strengths in influencing and motivating, coaching and mentoring people
• Ability to enhance the strong team culture within the depot
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Current Cert IV in Training and Assessment advantageous

The Benefits

When you join the Pacific National team, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we’ll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including:

• Industry leading programs focussed on your growth and career development
• Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks, with superannuation - after only 6 months service
• A focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you
• Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, retail brands, vehicles and more

Closing Date

Applications close on the 6^th of July 2025

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button 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 including a list of all of our benefits and policies. 

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.