Qualified Locomotive Drivers

Qualified Train Driver - Seasonal

• Approximate 6-month Maximum Term Contract for Wilmar Sugar Season 2025 (subject to extend)
• Based in Townsville
• Potential of re-engagement if opportunities available.

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.

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Own it, make it simple, share more, kindness, gratitude and curiosity and live these values through open and honest communication and respect.

Pacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

About the role

Pacific National will re-commence rail haulage for Wilmar this year from approximately May 2025. Wilmar owns and operates 8 sugar mills in North and Central Queensland. Wilmar’s haulage requirement extends for approximately 6 months, aligned to the sugar crushing season. Pacific National will operate trains from Townsville and Mackay depots to service the opportunity.

As a result of this contract, we are seeking qualified Locomotive Drivers for Townsville. These roles will be based in Townsville and likely to commence in April / May 2025.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with key internal stakeholders to achieve a 'Delivered In-Full, On-Time' (DIFOT) performance for the Pacific National group.
• Proactively working towards and supporting the achievement of safety goals.
• Provisioning and preparing locomotives for train operations including checking and testing control systems as well as preparing relevant compliance documentation.
• Performing and maintaining locomotive train operations in accordance with specifications and procedures.
• On-going commitment to company values of safety, customer, people and teamwork and performance.

About you

• Qualified Locomotive Driver (Cert IV or equivalent)
• North Coast system route competent – desirable
• Hold current QLD safe work - desirable
• Display a high regard for safety and demonstrate a positive attitude
• Willing to undertake ongoing training and development activities
• Current drivers license

The Benefits

We value diversity, inclusion, collaboration and the contribution of each of our employees. Working for us will enable you to take ownership of your career and gain access to the following benefits:

• Pursue growth and career development   
• Access mentoring programs   
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members   
• Benefit from discounts on select health insurance, travel, and more.   

Closing date

Applications close on the 24th of February 2025.

Next steps

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           

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.