Southern Shorthaul Railroad is a progressive privately-owned rail operator, providing services throughout Current South Wales and Victoria.Our focus on customer service has helped forge our reputation for safety, quality, and reliability.
We have an exciting opportunity available for career minded individuals who are passionateabout Trains and the Rail Industry. We are currently looking to recruit Entry Level Assistant Train Drivers for work out of Parkes & Dubbo NSW. Full on the job comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring and support will be provided to successful candidates.
Our Assistant Train Drivers provide train operations in a safe, effective and efficient mannerand work collaborativelyby:
Assisting with freight haulage tasks in accordance with SSR policies and procedures
Preparing and provisioning locomotives and wagons for train operations by following SSR procedures
Performing minor fault repairs and failure rectifications in-field
Undertaking maintenance tasks and assisting rolling-stock maintainers to validate the integrity of rolling stock (including brakes), and ensuring all operational systems are safe and effective
Conducting themselves in a professional manner with a strong customer and safety focus
Ensuring a commitment to established processes and management of risks with the objective of zero injuries
Southern Shorthaul Railroad maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment, with regular testing of employees and a zero tolerance for positive test results.
In pursuit of customer focused service delivery outcomes, these positions may:
Require frequent remote working away from a home depot (booking off).
Require rostering that will vary upon customer requirements, including weekends and shift work.
The successful applicants must demonstrate the following key requirements:
Keen interest in Trains and the Rail Industry
Be self motivated and passionate about embarking on a career in Rail Industry
Ability to work a 24/7 roster, including shift patterns which include nights, public holidays and weekends
Ability to spend time away from home
Reside within 100kms of the Depots
Ability to thrive in high pressure situations
Hold a current Unrestricted Manual Drivers Licence
Hold a current Category 1 Rail Safety Workers Medical or willingness to obtain one
Hold a current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
Possess a high level of literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills
Possess a commitment to a safety culture, and a can-do customer focus
Professionalism, integrity, reliability and a positive attitude
Be available for a mid October 2026 start.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.