Locomotive Driver Assistant

5 days ago

Northern QLD, Australia Wilmar Sugar and Renewables Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Your Next Career Adventure Awaits

Enjoy being outdoors, staying active and seeing new parts of town? As a Locomotive Driver Assistant at Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, you'll work closely with a Locomotive Driver to safely and efficiently transport cane bins from across the region to the mill.

This position will be based at Pioneer Mill in North Queensland's Burdekin region, known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and a vibrant community. The Burdekin region offers a fantastic lifestyle with a warm climate, beautiful beaches and a range of recreational activities, making it a great place to live and work.

The casual position involves shift work, weekend work and some overtime may be required.

Your Role in Action

  • Rail Ready: Assist with assembling and moving empty/full sugar cane bins for delivery.
  • Collaboration Crew: Support safe train movements through clear communication (e.g. hand signals and radio) with the Locomotive Driver.
  • Safety Guardian: Keep a watchful eye on train movements and site activity to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Back on Track: Monitor sugar cane bins and rail lines and report any damage.
  • Housekeeping Hero: Maintain cleanliness on the Locomotive and perform routine servicing as required.

Your Winning Combination

A 'C' class driver's licence is essential for these roles, which serve as a stepping stone toward becoming a Locomotive Driver. Candidates must have strong communication skills, be a team player and bring high energy with a passion for working outdoors.

What Wilmar will offer you

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

**This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program**

How to Apply

If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 24 August 2025. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at We look forward to receiving your application.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.

We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.

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