Job Description
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Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Train Driving
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Build a long-term career with Australia's largest private rail freight operator
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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 prospect has presented itself for a Trainee Locomotive Driver to join our team in Tennyson, Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to begin a rewarding career in rail, receiving comprehensive training while earning a competitive income.
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What You'll Do
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Develop the skills and knowledge required to safely operate locomotives and trains through a structured traineeship program.
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Reporting to the Supervisor, you will:
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Complete a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Train Driving through our accelerated trainee program
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Undertake practical and theoretical training in locomotive and train operations
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Learn to prepare, manage and operate locomotives and trains safely and efficiently
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Follow operational procedures and safety standards to ensure safe service delivery
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Work as part of a train crew supporting freight services across the network
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Participate in competency-based assessments and ongoing development activities
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Work a rotating 24/7 roster including nights, weekends and public holidays
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Travel and stay away from home when required as part of operational requirements
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What You'll Bring
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A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
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Ability to work effectively within a team environment
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Basic computer literacy and confidence using technology
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A willingness to learn and develop new skills
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Flexibility to work a highly variable roster including shift work
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Capacity to work away from home for varying periods when required
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A current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence
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Previous experience in shift work, transport, logistics, mining, defence or similar industries will be highly regarded, although not essential
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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 robust 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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