Job Description
Qualified Locomotive Driver
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Permanent opportunity based in Parkes, NSW
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24/7 Rail Operation
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Safely Every Day — That's Our Promise
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Join Pacific National – Australia's largest private rail freight operator
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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.
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An opportunity has presented itself for Qualified Locomotive Driver to join our intermodal team in Parkes, NSW.
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What You'll Do
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Operate intermodal freight services safely and efficiently within a 24/7 rail environment.
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Reporting to the Supervisor, you will:
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Operate Pacific National locomotives in accordance with safe working regulations, driver accreditation requirements, and operational procedures.
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Ensure daily train plans and schedules are met while maintaining a solid focus on safety and efficiency.
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Liaise closely with Train Control, internal stakeholders and customers to support safe and reliable train operations.
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Provision and prepare locomotives, including checking and testing control systems and completing compliance documentation.
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Perform minor maintenance and undertake first‐level locomotive servicing and provisioning activities.
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Proactively support and contribute to the achievement of safety, customer and operational performance goals.
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What You'll Bring
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To succeed in this role,



you will be a qualified and accredited locomotive driver who values teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.
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You will also have:
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Proven experience as a Qualified Locomotive Driver.
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Certificate IV in Train Driving (please upload during application).
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A strong commitment to safety and operating discipline.
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Positive and supportive approach when working in a team, with the ability to work autonomously when required.
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Basic computer literacy.
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Customer‐focused mindset with a desire to support continuous improvement.
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Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.
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A current, unrestricted drivers licence
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Availability to work a 24/7 roster, including local and barracks‐based work.
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ARTC Network and Safe Working qualifications (desirable but not essential).
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Why join us?
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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.
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Some of the benefits we offer are:
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Paid parental leave
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Novated Leasing
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Fitness Passport
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Purchase leave program
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Access to EAP program through Sonder
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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.
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Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.
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📌 Qualified Locomotive Driver (New South Wales)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 New South Wales