Trainee Locomotive Driver

About the Role

Aurizon is offering an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in rail through our Trainee Locomotive Driver Traineeship based at our Wagin depot (Regional WA).

As a trainee, you'll be part of a structured program where you'll gain practical, hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification in rail operations. You'll work alongside experienced team members in a fast-paced environment, developing the skills needed to build a long-term career with Australia's largest rail freight operator.

Key responsibilities:

• Safe operation of locomotives including mainline and yard operations.
• Basic train examination competencies such as roll by inspections.
• Drive Aurizon motor vehicles as required.
• Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.

On successful completion of the training, you will obtain a Nationally recognised Certificate IV in Driving Operations.

• 24x7 rotating shift roster 365 days a year including early starts, late finishes, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Apply theoretical knowledge from training to practical operation.
• Undertake Locomotive driver training and successfully complete modules.

About You:

We are looking for people that can commit to our regional depots and become part of the community. You are a motivated person with a strong alignment to our Values.

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to work a 24/7 shift work roster including availability to work weekends/public holidays.
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers' licence.
• Ability to undertake an extensive training program including theory & practical components.
• Commitment to Aurizon values and a willingness to embrace a diverse work environment.

Ability to successfully pass pre-employment checks such as testing, references and a CAT 1 Rail medical is a requirement of these roles. Please note these are not FIFO/DIDO positions.

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit