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 (b 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?
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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're now looking for safety focused, qualified locomotive drivers to join our Queensland Coal teams in Sarina, Coppabella, Gracemere and Gladstone to support our Goonyella & Blackwater systems.
Why Pacific National?n
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 transporta mix ofcontainerised
freight,coal,import/export
goods, and bulk commodities.
Whyyou'lllovethisrole:n
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Competitive remuneration, New EA for QLD Coal starting July ****
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Rosters designed to support safe work-
Sarina, Gracemere & Gladstone depots ******* residential roster, transitioning to 6/4 roster in ****, Coppabella lifestyle roster with camp accommodation provided
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Industry leading training,



development and support from experienced crews
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Attractive employee benefits; paid parental leave, novated leasing options, Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs
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Supportive work workplace
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Career development opportunities
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Inclusive culture
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Whatyouwill do:n
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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:n
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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 Coppabella?n
Work in a purpose-built rail community at the heart of Queensland's resource corridor, offering strong job security and a close-knit workforce. Enjoy an even-time lifestyle roster, build a long-term career in a location designed for career progression, and work–life balance, while remaining within reach of Mackay and the wider region.
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We are a company built on solid foundations with a team of dedicated people, guided by common values;Make it Simple, 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.
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📌 Locomotive Drivers - Coppabella (Queensland)
🏢 Pacific National
📍 Queensland