Terminal Operator, Recent to Industry - Enfield NSW Start Your Career in Rail

No rail experience? Trojan Rail is offering an opportunity to enter the rail industry as a Terminal Operator based in Enfield, NSW.

Successful applicants will complete paid, nationally recognised training delivered by Challenger Training Pty Ltd, RTO 91830, before progressing through practical training, workplace mentoring and Verification of Competency.

Positions are expected to commence from October 2026.

Why Join Trojan Rail?

Paid training with wages and training costs funded by Trojan Rail

No previous rail experience required

Nationally recognised training delivered by Challenger Training

Practical workplace training and support from experienced rail professionals

A structured pathway into qualified Terminal Operator work

Opportunities to work with a leading Australian rail provider

Pay Rates

Classroom training rate: $32.18 per hour plus superannuation

Observation and workplace training shift rate: $44.90 per hour plus superannuation

Qualified rates may exceed $70.59 per hour, including applicable penalties, depending on roster and client placement

Your Training Pathway

Paid classroom and practical training

Nationally recognised units of competency

Workplace observation and supervised training shifts

On the job mentoring and assessment

Client specific training and Verification of Competency

Following successful completion of all training and competency requirements, you may progress into casual qualified Terminal Operator work with Trojan Rail and its clients.

Progression is subject to successfully completing all training, medical, compliance and client requirements.

About the Role As a Terminal Operator, you will work alongside qualified Locomotive Drivers and support the safe and efficient operation of freight train services.





After completing the required training and client Verification of Competency, your duties may include;

Supporting the train crew to ensure services operate safely and on time

Assisting with train preparation, basic safety inspections and operational checks

Assisting with shunting activities and yard operations

Communicating with train crew, Network Control and site personnel

Following safeworking rules, procedures and client instructions

Completing work orders, operational records and digital entries

Working safely around locomotives, wagons and rail infrastructure

What We Are Looking For

Safety focused, reliable and willing to learn

Calm, attentive and able to follow procedures

Clear and confident communicators

Comfortable working in a small team and independently

Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Available to work rotating rosters, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays

Able to work hours aligned with operational and client requirements

Essential Requirements

Hold unrestricted Australian working rights

Hold a current unrestricted Class C driver licence

Be able to pass a Category 1 rail safety worker medical

Be able to participate in ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Hold HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or be willing to obtain it

Have basic computer skills and sound literacy and numeracy

Be able to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check

Be able to attend training and work from Enfield and other required operational locations

About Trojan Rail Trojan Rail is a specialist provider of skilled rail workers and workforce solutions to the Australian rail industry.

We provide training, employment pathways and ongoing support to people working across freight rail operations, yards, terminals and rail infrastructure environments.

Trojan Rail is committed to safety, inclusion and developing capable rail workers who are ready to meet industry and client requirements.

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📌 Terminal Operator, New to Industry - Enfield NSW (Haymarket)
🏢 Trojan Recruitment Group
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