Roster: Shifts offered based on your availability and operational needs
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Start Your Career in Rail
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Trojan Rail is looking for reliable and safety focused people who want to start a career as a Locomotive Driver Assistant.
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No previous rail experience is required.
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Successful applicants will complete paid training, workplace observation and supervised shifts before completing client training and Verification of Competency.
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What We Offer
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- Paid classroom and practical training
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- Training costs covered by Trojan Rail
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- Nationally recognised training delivered by Challenger Training Pty Ltd, RTO 91830
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- Workplace mentoring and support
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- A pathway to qualified Locomotive Driver Assistant work
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- Opportunities to work with a leading Australian rail provider
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Pay Rates
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- Classroom training: $32.18 per hour plus superannuation
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- Workplace observation and supervised training shifts: $44.90 per hour plus superannuation
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- Qualified Driver Assistant work: rates may exceed $70 per hour, including applicable penalties
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Hours are not guaranteed.
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About the Role
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Once trained and approved as competent, you will work alongside a qualified Locomotive Driver to support the safe operation of freight trains.
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Your duties may include;
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- Assisting with train preparation and safety checks
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- Supporting shunting and yard activities
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- Communicating with train crew and operational staff
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- Following safeworking rules and procedures
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- Completing operational records
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- Working safely around locomotives, wagons and rail infrastructure
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Roster and Availability
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This is a casual position. There is no fixed roster,
and this is not a Monday to Friday job. You will provide your availability and may be offered shifts when work is available.
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Shifts may include;
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- Days
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- Nights
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- Weekends
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- Public holidays
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- Short notice work
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- Different start and finish times
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The amount of work offered will depend on your availability, operational requirements and client demand.
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What We Are Looking For
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- Put safety first
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- Are reliable and punctual
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- Are willing to learn
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- Can follow instructions and procedures
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- Communicate clearly
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- Can work in a small team
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- Can remain alert during night and extended shifts
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- Are comfortable using computers and digital devices
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Essential Requirements
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- Hold Australian working rights
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- Hold a current unrestricted Australian Class C driver licence or higher
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- Have reliable transport
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- Be available for the full training program
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- Obtain satisfactory clearance from a Category 1 Rail Safety Worker medical
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- Obtain satisfactory clearance from a National Police Check
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- Be able to participate in ongoing drug and alcohol testing
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- Hold HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, or be willing to obtain it prior to training
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- Have basic computer, literacy and numeracy skills
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- Meet all Trojan Rail, client and Rail Industry Worker compliance requirements
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Significant Information
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You must successfully complete all training, assessments, clearances, client requirements and Verification of Competency before progressing to qualified work.
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About Trojan Rail
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Trojan Rail provides skilled workers and workforce solutions to the Australian rail industry. We support freight rail operations, yards, terminals and rail infrastructure environments across Australia.
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📌 Locomotive Driver Assistant - New To Industry - Greta, Nsw (Queensland)
🏢 Trojan Recruitment
📍 Queensland
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