Qualified Locomotive Drivers

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Pacific National is hiring qualified Locomotive Drivers for a 6 month max term contract in Mackay to support the Wilmar Sugar season, operating in a 24/7 rail environment with multiple opportunities. You will operate PN locomotives under safe working regulations, coordinate with Train Control, prep locomotives, perform minor maintenance, and communicate with customers to meet schedules. The role requires an accredited Locomotive Driver with Certificate IV in Train Driving, proven driving experience, a strong safety record, the ability to work autonomously and in a team, basic IT skills, a current full motor vehicle license, and flexibility for 24/7 rosters including barracks work. Benefits include paid parental leave, discounted travel and insurance, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, and an inclusive culture; applications close Friday 13 March. Apply now and tailor your resume to highlight compliance, safety, and reliability, and check the Careers page for details.

Locomotive Driver – Max Term Contract 

• 24/7 Rail Operation
• Multiple opportunities available in Mackay QLD
• 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 Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our team in Mackay for a 6-month max term contract supporting the Wilmar Sugar season.

What You’ll Do

As a 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 (Certificate IV in Train Driving).
• 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 diversity, inclusion, and 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
• Discounted travel and insurance
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Inclusive, values-driven culture

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: Friday the 13th of March.

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