Locomotive Driver

3 months ago


Nowra, Australia Pacific National Full time

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

The Opportunity


We are looking to hire qualified Locomotive Drivers on a full time basis at our Nowra depot for our Bulk Freight operations.

The roles report into the Operations Manager and will be working on a 24/7 roster.


The primary objective of a Locomotive Driver is to prepare, manage and operate locomotives and trains safely in accordance with their level of competency, safe working qualifications and established Pacific National's operational procedures and agreements, in order to meet customer and operational requirements.


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.
  • Ongoing commitment to company values of safety, customer, people and team work and performance.

About You

  • Proven rail freight locomotive driving experience
  • You will display a high regard for safety
  • You will demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude when working within a team environment
  • Have basic level of computer literacy is required
  • Be focused on customer needs and requirements
  • Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development activities is a must
  • A current motor vehicle licence required
  • You must be available and flexible to work a 24/7 roster that includes both local working and barracks working
  • You will support and embrace continuous improvements and change

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:

  • Opportunities for growth and career development
  • We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, for a list of all of our Benefits and Policies click here
  • Access to mentoring programs
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of service
  • Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, gyms, retail brands, vehicles and more.

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 continue to provide a dynamic, innovative, growth-focused environment and we are a company that lives and breathes its values of : 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.


Join us as we continue to transform our business and shape the rail freight industry, to achieve our vision of becoming Australia's recognised leader for safe, innovative and sustainable rail freight solutions.


Closing date
Applications close on 25th January 2023

Next steps
Are you ready to be part of our future?

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

**Home Safely Every Day - Our top priority is getting you home to your family safely every day.