Terminal Operator

Terminal Operator!

• Rotating shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• 24/7 Rail Operation
• 2-year Max Term Contract, Perth location

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

As a Terminal Operator based in our Perth Freight Terminal, you play a key role in ensuring the on-time departure of trains and efficient turnaround times of trucks from the terminal.

Key responsibilities may include, however are not limited to:

• Internal Transfer Vehicle operation
• Reach stacker operation (RS ticket required).
• Shunting and train examination duties associated with arrival, departure, marshalling and preparation of trains.
• Inspection of trains and equipment during train operations.
• Ensure security and general housekeeping is maintained throughout the area of responsibility.
• Ensure Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards and obligations are satisfied

About your experience

You are passionate about safety and have the ability to stay aware of yourself and others in a fast-paced work environment. You will have strong focus on customer service and excellent communication skills.

The following skills and experience are required:

• Strong commitment to enforce a safety culture
• Be able to work in a dynamic 24/7 shift work environment with flexibility and commitment.
• Excellent communication skills and team focus.
• Hold a current motor vehicle license and have a good mechanical aptitude.
• Good customer service skills.

What’s in it for you?

Pacific National fosters a culture that values talent, diversity, and career growth! We offer a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

• Mentoring programs   
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (with super) after 6 months
• Discounts on health insurance, travel, fitness, retail, and more
• Flexible work and other leave options  

Visit our careers page to learn more! www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

Proud WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, visit our 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. 

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application.

Next steps

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

Applications Close 31st March 2025!

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.