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 at the Melbourne Drivers Depot, supporting metropolitan and interstate freight operations across one of Australia's most key freight networks.

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.

📌 Qualified Locomotive Drivers – Melbourne
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Melbourne