Experienced Locomotive Driver Trainer - Freight Rail

Trojan Rail is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to join our rail training team, delivering high-quality training and operational development across our rail workforce.

This is a hands‑on training role for an established rail qualified who is equally comfortable delivering in the classroom, coaching employees in the field and working within live rail operations.

You’ll work predominantly from Newcastle, supporting new-to‑industry training programs, practical development and operational competency across our rail workforce, with opportunities to work across regional and interstate locations.

What’s on Offer

- $160,000 per annum + superannuation
- Majority of training based in Newcastle
- Combination of classroom, practical and operational training
- Chance to remain operational through revenue services
- Daily meal allowance when working away from home
- Company vehicle provided for work requiring travel
- Regional and interstate training opportunities
- Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of Trojan Rail’s training capability

Trojan Rail is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to join our rail training team, delivering high-quality training and operational development across our rail workforce.

This is a hands‑on training role for an established rail skilled who is equally comfortable delivering in the classroom, coaching employees in the field and working within live rail operations.

You’ll work predominantly from Newcastle, supporting new‑to‑industry training programs, practical development and operational competency across our rail workforce,



with opportunities to work across regional and interstate locations.

What’s on Offer

- $160,000 per annum + superannuation
- Full‑time permanent position
- Majority of training based in Newcastle
- Combination of classroom, practical and operational training
- Opportunity to remain operational through revenue services
- Daily meal allowance when working away from home
- Company vehicle provided for work requiring travel
- Regional and interstate training opportunities
- Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of Trojan Rail’s training capability

About the Role

As a Driver Trainer, you’ll be responsible for delivering and supporting structured rail training across classroom, practical and operational environments.

You’ll work closely with new‑to‑industry learners as they progress from initial training through to workplace development, as well as supporting experienced rail employees with ongoing competency and operational development.

This role requires more than strong operational knowledge. We’re looking for a trainer who understands how to engage learners, adapt their delivery, provide effective coaching and make sound assessment decisions.

You’ll also remain connected to operations, including supporting employees in the field and participating in revenue services where required.





Your responsibilities will include:

- Delivering classroom, practical and on‑the‑job rail training
- Training, coaching and mentoring new‑to‑industry learners
- Supporting Drivers Under Instruction and operational employees
- Conducting competency‑based assessment within your authorised scope
- Monitoring learner progress and providing constructive feedback
- Supporting practical and operational competency development
- Working revenue services as required
- Preparing for training delivery and maintaining quality training resources
- Completing assessment, marking and training documentation accurately and within required timeframes
- Maintaining current operational and training and assessment capability
- Contributing to validation and continuous improvement of training and assessment practices

About You

- An experienced rail trainer who understands that quality training is about more than presenting information.
- Know how to read a learner, recognise when someone isn’t understanding a concept and adjust your approach without compromising competency or safety standards.
- Organised, accountable and able to work independently while maintaining strong relationships with learners, operational teams, management and clients
- Take pride in developing safe, capable and confident rail employees.

What You’ll Bring

To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need:

- TLI42622 Certificate IV in Train Driving, relevant equivalent qualification or vocational competencies acceptable to the RTO
- TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or another acce

📌 Experienced Locomotive Driver Trainer (Newcastle)
🏢 Trojan Recruitment Group
📍 Newcastle