- 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
- 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 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.
An opportunity has presented itself 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 in the future
- Remote Living Incentives or Civeo Camp 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
- 6% wage increase over life of the agreement (2% year on year)
- Reduced lift up / lay back (from 2&4 hours to 1&2hrs)
- Transition to retirement options
- Improved Job share arrangements
- New L5 Mentor / Assessor roles
- Full time employees have options to work from other depots with allowances
Who are we seeking?
- You will love driving trains
- 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 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 17th of December 2024
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.
Home Safely Every Day - Our top priority is getting you home to your family 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.