Job Description
Still Dreaming of Driving Heavy Haul Trains?
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Imagine operating trains weighing more than 10,000 tonnes. Some of the longest, heaviest, and most powerful trains in Australia.
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Are you a train driver (passenger driver, freight driver or terminal driver) looking for more than just a job? Do you want a career that offers genuine responsibility, variety, and the satisfaction of delivering what matters for customers and the economy while enjoying the lifestyle that regional Australia has to offer? At Pacific National, we offer more than competitive pay and benefits. We offer regional opportunities that many people only dream of.
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This is your chance to build a rewarding train driver career, embrace a regional lifestyle, and take the controls of some of Australia's most impressive trains and rail technology.
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At Pacific National, your ambitions don't have to remain a dream. They can become reality through our tailored onboarding programs.
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Join Pacific National - Australia's largest private rail freight operator.
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We'renow looking forsafety
focused,qualifiedlocomotive
drivers to join ourQueensland Coal teams in Sarina, Coppabella, Gracemere and Gladstone to support our Goonyella & Blackwater systems.
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Why Pacific National?
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Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. With a broad customer base situated across mainland Australia andoperatingin diverse industries, we transport a mix ofcontainerised
freight,coal,import/export
goods, and bulk commodities.
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Whyyou'lllovethisrole:
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Industry leading training, development and support from experienced crews
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Competitive remuneration, New EA for QLD Coal starting July ****
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Rosters designed to support safe workn
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Sarina, Gracemere & Gladstone depots ******* residential roster, transitioning to 6/4 roster in ****
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Coppabella lifestyle roster with camp accommodation provided
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Attractive employee benefits; paid parental leave, novated leasing options, Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs
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Supportive work setting
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Career development opportunities
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Inclusive culture
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Whatyouwill do:
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Prioritise safety in every moment, safely every day
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Complete pre-start checks
andrequiredcompliance
documentation
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Prepare,operateand shut down locomotives in line with operational procedures
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Maintain clear, professional communication in safety critical environments
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Monitor train performance and respond to changing conditions
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Work withteamsto deliver safe, reliable outcomes for customers
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Whatwe'relookingfor:
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Full Australian workingrights
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Certificate IV in Train Driving – essential
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Valid unrestricted Class C licence and reliable transport
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Category 1 Rail Medical, musculoskeletal assessment, and ongoing drug/alcohol compliance
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Qld Safe Working and route knowledge (highly desirable)
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National Police Check
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A strong, proven commitment to safety
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Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster
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Flexibility to meet operational demands
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Why Gracemere?
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Live and work in a close-knit community, only a short drive to Rockhampton. This friendly, small-town offers affordable housing, picturesque landscapes and recreational facilities, with the added benefit of being on the doorstep of a large regional city offering amenities and entertainment. Build a long-term career in a location that supports opportunity, lifestyle, for all stages of life.
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We are a company built on solid foundations with a team of dedicated people, guided by common values;Make it Easy, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Own It.
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We care about each other and the work we do, because of this, 'we care more' is the Pacific National core philosophy.
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Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work, and rail.

📌 Locomotive Drivers - Gracemere (Queensland)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Queensland