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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 intermodal containers, steel, coal and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Qualified Locomotive Driver to join our team at our Melbourne Drivers Depot in West Melbourne.

Responsibilities or duties

As a Mainline Locomotive Driver, you’ll play a key role in delivering freight safely, reliably, and on time.

Reporting to your Supervisor, you will:

• Prepare, manage and operate locomotives in accordance with Pacific National safety and operational procedures
• Perform and coordinate shunting movements independently or with Shift Supervisors
• Provision and prepare locomotives for operations, including inspections, control system tests and compliance documentation
• Process and monitor train performance information
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support our Delivered In‑Full, On‑Time (DIFOT) performance
• Promote and uphold PN’s safety goals and values

Qualifications or requirements

To be successful, you will be an experienced Locomotive Driver with a strong safety focus and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

You will also bring:

• A Certificate IV in Train Driving (please attach with your application)
• Demonstrated locomotive driving experience
• Strong communication skills and sound judgement in high‑risk environments
• Basic computer literacy
• A current C Class motor vehicle licence
• Ability and willingness to work a 24/7 rotating roster
• Ability to complete a Category 1 Rail Medical and Drug & Alcohol test
• A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to ongoing learning and development

Any other provided details

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 strong connections and do our best work every day.

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

• Prepare, manage and operate locomotives in accordance with Pacific National safety and operational procedures
• Perform and coordinate shunting movements independently or with Shift Supervisors
• Provision and prepare locomotives for operations, including inspections, control system tests and compliance documentation
• Process and monitor train performance information
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support our Delivered In‑Full, On‑Time (DIFOT) performance
• Promote and uphold PN’s safety goals and values

• Shunting
• Control Systems
• Category 1 Rail Medical Clearance
• Strong communication skills
• Sound judgement in high-risk environments
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability and willingness to work a 24/7 rotating roster
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development

• Certificate IV in Train Driving
• Demonstrated locomotive driving experience
• Current C Class motor vehicle licence
• Ability to complete a Category 1 Rail Medical and Drug & Alcohol test