Job Description

Terminal Operator - Kalgoorlie

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- Rotating shifts including days, nights, and weekends
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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 a motivated and safety focused Terminal Operator to join our Kalgoorlie operations.

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What You'll Do

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As a Terminal Operator, you 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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Key responsibilities include

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- Shunting and train examination duties associated with arrival, departure, marshalling and preparation of trains.
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- Inspection of trains and equipment during train operations
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- Ensure security and general housekeeping is maintained throughout the area of responsibility.
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- Ensure Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards and obligations are satisfied.
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What you'll bring

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The successful candidate will be passionate about safety and can stay aware of yourself and others in a fast-paced work environment. You will have strong focus on customer service and excellent communication skills.





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- Strong commitment to safety — for yourself, your team, and the community
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- Ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends)
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- Good communication skills and a cooperative team mindset
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- Current motor vehicle licence
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- Good mechanical aptitude
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- Customer service focus and general computer proficiency
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Highly Regarded (Not Essential):

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- CN ticket — Reach Stacker operation
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- Experience in ground shunt, train inspection, or trackside safety
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- Background in logistics, transport, or rail
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- Willingness to learn and obtain new competencies
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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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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.

📌 Terminal Operator - Kalgoorlie (Townsville)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Townsville