Permanent opportunity based in Townsville

24/7 Rail Operation

Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise 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 haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving. An opportunity has presented itself for Qualified Locomotive Driver to join our team in Townsville.

What You’ll Do Operate intermodal freight services safely and efficiently within a 24/7 rail environment.

Reporting To The

Supervisor, You Will Operate Pacific National locomotives in accordance with safe working regulations, driver accreditation requirements, and operational procedures.

Ensure daily train plans and schedules are met while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Liaise closely with Train Control, internal stakeholders and customers to support safe and reliable train operations.

Provision and prepare locomotives, including checking and testing control systems and completing compliance documentation.

Perform minor maintenance and undertake first‑level locomotive servicing and provisioning activities.

Proactively support and contribute to the achievement of safety, customer and operational performance goals. What You’ll Bring To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified and accredited locomotive driver who values teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.





You Will Also Have

Proven experience as a Qualified Locomotive Driver.

Certificate IV in Train Driving (please upload during application).

A strong commitment to safety and operating discipline.

Positive and supportive approach when working in a team, with the ability to work autonomously when required.

Basic computer literacy.

Customer‑focused mindset with a desire to support continuous improvement.

Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.

A current, unrestricted Queensland Driver Licence.

Availability to work a 24/7 roster, including local and barracks‑based work.

RCS Safe Working qualifications (desirable but not essential). 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 Easy, 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.

📌 Qualified Locomotive Driver - Intermodal (Sunshine Coast Regional)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Sunshine Coast Regional