Qualified Locomotive Driver

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Pacific National is seeking a Qualified Locomotive Driver for a permanent onsite role at the Sydney Freight Terminal in Chullora, part of Australia’s largest private rail freight operator. This 24/7 intermodal role focuses on safe on-time freight delivery. You’ll operate locomotives under safe working regulations, liaise with Train Control, prepare locomotives and light maintenance, and communicate with customers. To stand out, highlight accredited driver status with Certificate IV in Train Driving, proven driving experience, a strong safety record, ability to work autonomously and in teams, basic computer skills, a current full licence, and 24/7 roster flexibility. Attach your Certificate IV and tailor your resume to 24/7 operations; applications close 31 May 2026. Learn more on the careers page.

Locomotive Driver – Intermodal

• 24/7 Rail Operation
• Permanent Full-time opportunity in Sydney
• Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.

An opportunity has presented itself for a Qualified Locomotive Driver to join the team at our Sydney Freight Terminal in Chullora.

What You’ll Do

As a Mainline Locomotive Driver, you’ll play a key role in delivering freight safely and on time.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will:

• Operate Pacific National locomotives in compliance with safe working regulations and driver accreditation requirements.
• Liaise with Train Control to ensure efficient train operations and schedule adherence.
• Prepare and provision locomotives, including system checks and compliance documentation.
• Perform minor maintenance and first-level servicing activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to meet operational needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Accredited and fully qualified Locomotive Driver (please attach your Certificate IV in Train Driving during the application process).
• Proven locomotive driving experience.
• High regard for safety and compliance.
• Positive, team-focused attitude with ability to work autonomously.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Current full motor vehicle licence.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 roster, including local and barracks work.

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to EAP program through Sonder

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.

Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Applications close: 31st of May 2026

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