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Locomotive Drivers - Sarina

Pacific National

Rail & Maritime Transport

Location: Mackay, QLD
Type: Full-time

Still Dreaming of Driving Heavy Haul Trains? Imagine operating trains weighing more than 10,000 tonnes. Some of the longest, heaviest, and most powerful trains in Australia. Are you a train driver (passenger driver, f…

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About the role

Still Dreaming of Driving Heavy Haul Trains?

Imagine operating trains weighing more than 10,000 tonnes. Some of the longest, heaviest, and most powerful trains in Australia.

Are you a train driver (passenger driver, freight driver or terminal driver) looking for more than just a job? Do you want a career that offers genuine responsibility, variety, and the satisfaction of delivering what matters for customers and the economy while enjoying the lifestyle that regional Australia has to offer?

At Pacific National, we offer more than competitive pay and benefits. We offer regional opportunities that many people only dream of.

This is your chance to build a rewarding train driver career, embrace a regional lifestyle, and take the controls of some of Australia's most impressive trains and rail technology.

At Pacific National, your ambitions don't have to remain a dream.

They can become reality through our tailored onboarding programs.

Join Pacific National - Australia’s largest private rail freight operator.

We’re now looking for safety focused, qualified locomotive drivers to join our Queensland Coal teams in Sarina, Coppabella, Gracemere and Gladstone to support our Goonyella & Blackwater systems.

Why Pacific National?

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. With a broad customer base situated across mainland Australia and operating in diverse industries, we transport a mix of containerised freight, coal, import/export goods, and bulk commodities.

Why you’ll love this role:

Industry leading training, development and support from experienced crews
Competitive remuneration, New EA for QLD Coal starting July 2026
Rosters designed to support safe work
- Sarina, Gracemere & Gladstone depots 6/3 6/4 residential roster, transitioning to 6/4 roster in 2028
- Coppabella lifestyle roster with camp accommodation provided
Attractive employee benefits; paid parental leave, novated leasing options, Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs
Supportive work environment
Career development opportunities
Inclusive culture

What you will do:

Prioritise safety in every moment, safely every day
Complete pre-start checks and required compliance documentation
Prepare, operate and shut down locomotives in line with operational procedures
Maintain clear, professional communication in safety critical environments
Monitor train performance and respond to changing conditions
Work with teams to deliver safe, reliable outcomes for customers

What we’re looking for:

Full Australian working rights
Certificate IV in Train Driving – essential
Valid unrestricted Class C licence and reliable transport
Category 1 Rail Medical, Musculoskeletal assessment, and ongoing drug/alcohol compliance
NSW Safe Working and route knowledge (highly desirable)
National Police Check
A strong, proven commitment to safety
Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster
Flexibility to meet operational demands

Why Sarina?

Live and work in Sarina, Queensland, a thriving regional community offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle and strong local connections. Enjoy the benefits of regional living with convenient access to Mackay and the beautiful beaches of the surrounding coastline. Build a long-term career in a location that supports stability, family life, and wellbeing at every stage of life.

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We are a company built on solid foundations with a team of dedicated people, guided by common values; Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Own It.

We care about each other and the work we do, because of this, ‘we care more’ is the Pacific National core philosophy.

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

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