Level 4 Locomotive Driver

Qualified Locomotive Drivers

• Work and play – more work/life balance offerings
• 7 on 4 off roster, opportunity to move to a 7 on 7 off roster in the future
• Substantial route/task variety from what is the middle of the Central Queensland Coal Network 
• More certainty with reduced lift up/lay back schedules

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest 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. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 people in over 90+ sites across Australia.

Multiple opportunities are available for Qualified Train Drivers to join our team at Coppabella QLD.

The Opportunity

Pacific National is people powered, and we have listened to our employees and worked with the business to introduce a new improved 3-year EA which offers more time off, more certainty, financial gains and balances the needs of our customers, employees and shareholders.

Our new offerings centre around work/life balance so you can work whilst you also enjoy more down time to do the things you love. 

Some of the great things on offer

• Current 7 on / 4 off roster + 2 additional excess days to cash out or use as leave
• Opportunity to apply for a 7 on / 7 off roster
• Remote Living Incentives to reside in Nebo or Moranbah or Civeo Village Accommodation
• 3% Remote Locality Allowance paid annually
• 6% Retention Bonus paid annually
• All-purpose rate (APM 28% included in the base rate)
• 12 week's primary caregiver leave at full rate
• Reduced lift up / lay back (1&2hrs)
• Transition to retirement options
• Improved Job share arrangements
• Level 5 Mentor and Level 5 Mentor / Assessor roles
• Full time employees have options to work from other depots with allowances

Who are we seeking?

• You love driving trains, and from a Depot that offers substantial variety across the Central Queensland Coal Network
• You will be passionate about safety and display safe working practices across all aspects of your role
• You will enjoy the flexibility that shift work provides
• You will be a team player
• You will have, or are looking to obtain, heavy haul rail operations experience including use of Distributed Power and ECP braking.
• You will be looking to join Australia’s largest freight rail company that continues to grow and keeps Australia moving OR you may be looking to come back to the PN crew!

What will you need?

• Current Cert IV in Train Driving
• Current full drivers’ licence
• Demonstrated safe working history
• A positive attitude
• Willingness to be part of our safety focused Coppabella train crew.

Closing date

Applications close on the 23rd of February 2025.

Next Steps

Continue to build your career with us.

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.  

Safely Every Day - Our top priority is getting you home Safely Every Day!

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.