Train Driver Traineeships - 2 year Maximum term contract

The Bowen Rail Company is Queensland’s next-generation rail business, created to transport Queensland’s high-quality resources for export to the world. As our name suggests, our business is headquartered in Bowen, North Queensland, where we draw on the highly skilled rail and resources sector expertise that resides in our region.

Bowen Rail Company is growing, and we’re excited to announce the opportunity for new Trainee Drivers to join our Operations team.

Start your career in the Rail Industry with Bowen Rail Company – learning side-by-side with our qualified Train Drivers on our next-generation locomotives!

About the Role

The Train Driver Traineeships are an 18-month to 2-year program through which you will undertake classroom, practical, and on-the-job training, and be mentored by a qualified Train Driver to support you to become a fully qualified Locomotive Driver.

The Train Driver Traineeship is planned to start early September 2026.

These roles are residentially located which requires you to be based within a safe distance from the Bowen Rail Provisioning Yard.

Why choose a Traineeship with us?

You get to join Bowen Rail Company, a values-based organisation. We invest in our people and our culture, which all employees are encouraged to contribute to, and their contribution is valued.

Our Traineeships are the opportunity of a lifetime that offers you:

- Industry-leading training from an experienced, qualified, in-house training team
- The opportunity to obtain a National Recognised Qualification - Certificate IV in Train Driving.
- Opportunity to apply for permanent qualified train driver roles upon successful completion of the traineeship




- To enjoy a lifestyle roster that supports your work and life balance.

We are looking for candidates who:

- Are willing to learn and embrace new skills
- Work in a secure and responsible manner
- Interact with others respectfully and collaboratively
- Manage self with resilience and with integrity
- Plan and complete work diligently
- Plan for, and work shift work, and manage fatigue, and
- Commit to a trainee employment contract for up to 2 years

Candidates will also be required to demonstrate that they:

- Hold a current unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence
- Are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
- Are willing to participate in and undergo relevant pre-employment requirements if invited to do so.
- These requirements may include:
- Phone interview
- Online Psychometric assessment
- Attending an Engagement Center in Bowen
- Site visit
- Functional/Health Assessment including Cat 1 Rail Medical
- Drug and Alcohol testing, and
- Reference checks

About Our Process

At Bowen Rail Company, we are guided by our A.S.P.I.R.E. values and are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the essential requirements of the role.

Please APPLY NOW and submit your application.

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📌 Train Driver Traineeships - 2 year Maximum term contract (Bowen)
🏢 Bowen Rail
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