Qualified Locomotive Drivers

7 days ago

Gladstone QLD, Australia Pacific National Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
With a growing base of long-term customers, now is a great time to join the crew powering Australia's economy through our thriving coal operations in regional Queensland.

Opportunities in Gladstone and Gracemere

Join Pacific National, Australia's largest privately owned rail freight provider, and drive your career forward in our thriving coal operations across regional Queensland.

What's on offer:

  • Permanent full-time roles available
  • Attractive EA benefits including:
  • 6% annual retention bonus
  • 6% wage increase over EA term
  • All-purpose rate (APM 28%)
  • Reduced lift-up/lay-back hours
  • Flexible rosters
  • Remote living incentives & Civeo village accommodation (Coppabella & Nebo)
  • Career development via market-leading training
  • Relief opportunities across QLD depots (with allowances & accommodation)

We live by our values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Own It — and we're proud to walk the talk.

You'll need:

  • Certificate IV in Train Driving (upload with application)
  • Proven experience as a Qualified Locomotive Driver
  • Unrestricted driver's licence

Safely Every Day – bringing safety into every moment, every interaction, every day

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail.

Click "Apply Now" and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more at Join Our Team | Careers & Culture at Pacific National

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