Driver trainer

Driver Trainer- Perth WA

• Train, mentor and develop the current and next generation train drivers
• Enterprise Agreement benefits apply - Role still covered by Enterprise Agreement
• Permanent fulltime opportunity joining the WA training team
• Great Career Progression Opportunity

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running.

About the Role

The Driver Trainer supports the operational Leaders to ensure training requirements are met and legislative compliance is assured at the depot.

The Driver Trainer will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the Perth & Merredin Intermodal Train Crew are competent to perform rail safety work and comply with the Rail Safety standards, along with the technical based training, assessment, compliance, currency and records of Rail Safety Workers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and prioritise the safe and compliant delivery of technical training
• Develop and facilitate individual training plans to achieve the set business goals
• Ensuring training plans are complete and maintained by efficiently coordinating Train Crew to complete competency assessments on time or before any due dates
• Work closely with the Superintendent Training and the Training Specialists to ensure reliable and consistent training and assessment outcomes
• Develop an understanding of what our customers require from our drivers and set training plans to ensure capability of meeting customer needs and expectations

About You

As an experienced Train Driver / Trainer you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a commitment to upholding and promoting our company values.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Current Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) is required however certificate can be provided to the right applicant
• Proven experience and currently accredited Mainline or Mentor Driver
• Strong track record of safely operating locomotives
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to compliance and safety, and a willingness to pass on knowledge and mentor others
• Intermediate proficiency with computers with a focus on MS Office and other systems related to planning and compliance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels

The benefits

We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Pursue growth and career development 
• Access mentoring programs 
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service 
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members 
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more. 

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more! 

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. 

What our employees say about working at Pacific National: 

‘Work/Life balance is very difficult to achieve in any rail haulage business however I think Pacific National are leading the field in this regard’

Closing date

Applications close 6^th of April 2025

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.