Job Description
Terminal Operator - Perth Freight Terminal
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Permanent opportunity based in Kewdale WA
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Play a key role in safe and efficient freight operations
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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 an experienced Forklift / Terminal Operator to join our team at our Perth Freight Terminal.
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What You'll Do
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Play a vital role in the safe and efficient movement of freight, with a strong focus on yard operations, shunting and train preparation.
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Reporting to the Terminal Supervisor, you will:
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Operate specialised load lifting equipment to move freight on and off trains and wagons
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Shunting and train examination duties associated with arrival, departure, marshalling and preparation of trains
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Ensure security and general housekeeping is maintained throughout the area of responsibility
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Provide safety-critical communications to incoming and outgoing rail services
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Contribute to the safe and effective movement of freight across the PN network
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Processing freight and documentation into a computerised system
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Work a 24/7 forward-rotating roster (38 hours per week on average)
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What You'll Bring
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Strong commitment to safety for yourself, your team and the community
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Ability to work rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends
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Good communication skills and a collaborative team mindset
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Current motor vehicle licence
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Current high-risk forklift licence
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CN ticket and Reach Stacker experience (highly regarded)
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Experience in ground shunt, train inspection or trackside safety (highly regarded)
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Background in logistics, transport or rail (highly regarded)
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Willingness to learn and obtain new competencies
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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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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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Ready to deliver what matters?
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Learn more at

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

📌 Terminal Operator - Perth Freight Terminal
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Perth