Job Description

Trainee Locomotive Driver – Broken Hill NSW

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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 opportunity has presented itself for a Trainee Locomotive Driver to join our team in Broken Hill, New South Wales. 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 protected 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 Easy, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

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Ready to deliver what matters?

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Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

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Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.

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📌 Trainee Locomotive Driver - Broken Hill
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Broken Hill