Permanent full-time opportunity based in Gracemere
Lead the growth and development of others
6 days on / 5 days off roster
Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

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.

An outstanding opportunity has presented itself for a Driver Trainer, with a current Cert IV in Train Driving and a Cert IV in Training & Assessment to lead train crew development, based at our Gracemere depot.

What You’ll Do
Plan, prioritise and deliver compliant technical driver training
Train, assess and mentor train crew to meet Rail Safety Worker competency requirements
Develop and manage individual training plans aligned to operational needs
Ensure competencies, assessments, currency and records are completed on time
Work closely with Operational Leaders and Training Specialists to ensure consistent outcomes
Promote a solid safety culture and knowledge-sharing workplace

What You’ll Bring




Proven experience as a Mainline or Mentor Driver (currently accredited)
Strong track record of safe locomotive operations
Current Cert IV in Train Driving (please upload during application process)
Cert IV in Training & Assessment (TAE)
Strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement
Ability to coach, assess and mentor others effectively
Intermediate computer skills (MS Office and training/compliance systems)
Clear and confident communication skills at all levels

Why join us?

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.

Some Of The Benefits We Offer Are
Paid parental leave
Novated Leasing
Fitness Passport
Purchase leave program
Access to EAP program through Sonder

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build robust connections and do our best work every day.

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