Qualified Locomotive Drivers Melbourne

Mainline Locomotive Drivers – Melbourne

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Strong safety-focus culture
• Based at our Melbourne Freight Terminal in West Melbourne

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.

About the Role

As a Locomotive Driver, you will prepare and operate locomotives and trains in a variety of environments while adhering to safety standards, ensuring compliance with procedures and operational requirements. You will also be expected to work both independently and as part of a team, playing a key role in ensuring that customer and operational requirements are met, with a particular focus on safety, delivery and quality.

Your strong communication skills and judgment will be key in achieving safe operations in high-risk work environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing/coordinating shunting movements, both independently and in cooperation with Shift Supervisors, in accordance with established procedures and standards
• Processing and monitoring train performance information
• Provisioning and preparing locomotives for train operations including checking and testing control systems as well as preparing relevant compliance documentation
• Working with key internal stakeholders to work towards a Delivered In-Full, On-Time (DIFOT) performance for the Pacific National group
• Proactively working towards and supporting the achievement of safety goals
• On-going commitment to company values of safety, integrity, accountability and teamwork

About You

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced Locomotive Driver with a current Cert IV in Train Driving. You will have a strong regard to safety, demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must be able and willing to work a 24/7 rotating roster.

You will also possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

• A basic level of computer proficiency
• A strong customer focused approach to your work
• Passion for success and willingness to undertake ongoing training and development activities
• A genuine interest in adding value and helping our business to grow
• Current C Class motor vehicle licence is essential
• Ability to complete a Category 1 Rail Medical and Drug & Alcohol test
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of rail safety and train handling procedures

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.

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.

Closing date

Applications close on the 28th of September 2025.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

Click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. Please ensure you upload a copy of your Certificate IV in Train Driving.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page:

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more

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.

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