Train Drivers

Date: 8 Sept 2025

Job Posting End Date: 07-Oct-2025;13:59:59GMT

Job Country: Australia

Job State/Province: Queensland

Job Location/Region: Bowen Basin

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Interested in joining us at BMA Rail? We\'re looking for expressions of interest from Experienced Level 1 & 2 Train Drivers who may be interested in future opportunities to join the Rail Operations Team based at Hay Point Coal Terminal, Mackay. As a BMA Train Driver, you will operate within safe work practices to ensure the reliable delivery of coal from BMA Mine sites to the Hay Point Terminal. It is critical that you perform all duties in accordance with Network rules, regulations and safe operating procedures.

The Experienced Level 1 Train Driver roles are based in the Mackay Region at the Hay Point Coal Terminal Site, working a 4:4 roster. Previous experience in the Goonyella Rail system is required. This is a great roster; Mackay and surrounds offers excellent lifestyle opportunities and development opportunities are on offer. This role is a residentially located role which requires you to be based within a safe distance from Hay Point Terminal, Mackay.

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Operating BMA Coal Trains on the Aurizon Network System consistent within the BMA Operating Rules, Regulations and Safe Work Procedures applicable.
• Providing services including but not limited to mainline operations, marshalling and yard activities, coal loading and unloading, relieving drivers up track and all other associated tasks with regard to Rail Operations.
• Carrying out routine checks, preparations and instructions including provisioning of locos, trouble shooting and minor fault rectification within the scope of competence.
• Accurately complete documentation and data entry.
• Undertaking mentoring of trainee drivers to your level of competency excluding assessment; and participating in continuous improvement programs.

The following attributes will are required to be successful:

• Current Locomotive Drivers Certificate of Competency.
• Previous experience in the Goonyella Rail system
• Previous experience with E40AC locomotives, distributed power operations and ECP braking would be highly regarded.
• Unrestricted Open C Class Driver's Licence.
• Strong computer skills and ability to maintain high safety standards, equipment serviceability, housekeeping and compliance within working procedures will be first class.
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills together with motivation to broaden your own skills and experience will ensure your success in this role.

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a CAT 1 rail medical.

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.

Please note: We are advertising this position in anticipation of future requirements and may not have an immediate opening in this area. At BHP, things move quickly, and new opportunities are always emerging.

We're building a pool of talented individuals who are interested in being considered when the right role becomes available. If you\'re keen to join us, we'd love to hear from you. We'll match your skills and experience to upcoming opportunities as they arise.