Qualified Locomotive Driver

Qualified Locomotive Drivers

• Work and play – more work/life balance offerings
• 6 on / 3 off roster
• Reduced lift up/lay back schedules

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.

An opportunity has presented itself for Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join our team in Gladstone QLD. Whether you're continuing your journey or returning to the rail industry, this is your opportunity to join a company that values work/life balance, safety, and career growth.

Some of the great things on offer

We’ve introduced a new Enterprise Agreement focused on improving your quality of life and providing long-term value for you and your family.

• Current 6 on / 3 off roster
• Yearly 6% retention bonus
• Reduced lift up and lay back
• All-purpose rate
• 12 weeks primary caregiver leave at full rate
• Transition to retirement options
• Improved Job shared arrangements
• New mentor / assessor roles
• Full time employees have options to work from other depots with allowances
• A team who values diversity, inclusion and the contribution of each team member

Who are we seeking?

• You thrive behind the controls and love the thrill of driving trains
• Safety matters to you – you lead by example with safe work practices
• Shift work suits your lifestyle and gives you the flexibility you enjoy
• You work well with others and value being part of a strong team
• You’re excited to join Australia’s largest private freight rail company

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.

What will you need?

• A current Cert IV in Train Driving
• A valid Australian drivers’ licence
• Proven commitment to teamwork and safety
• A positive, reliable attitude
• Willingness to be part of our safety focused Gladstone crew

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers. 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!

What our employees say about working at Pacific National:

‘Work/Life balance is very difficult to achieve in any rail haulage business however I think Pacific National are leading the field in this regard’

Closing date

Applications close on the 11th of May 2025

Next Steps

Continue to build your career with us.

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts. Please ensure you attach a copy of your Cert IV in Train Driving during the application process.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Home Safely Every Day - Our top priority is getting you home to your family safely every day!

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.