Qualified Locomotive Driver - The Ghan
- Alice Springs Location
- Iconic Rail Operation - Very sought after position
Pacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
About the role
We are currently recruiting a qualified locomotive driver to operate The Ghan passenger train from Alice Springs to Darwin and additional regional routes as required. This is a rare opportunity for you to take the controls of one of Australia's best known tourist attractions.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to be a natural communicator and have strong customer service skills as you will be liaising directly with The Ghan’s passengers. Each trip will require you to work closely with another three train crew on a relay shift having you away from home for a number of days so you will need to work effectively in a team and have flexibility to work shift work.
In addition, you will require:
- Current locomotive driver qualifications
- A strong commitment to safety
- Be available for 24/7 shift work
- Having a can do attitude
- High regard for safety
This is an Alice Springs residential role therefore FIFO or DIDO applications are unfortunately not able to be considered.
The benefits
We value diversity, inclusion, collaboration and the contribution of each of our employees. Working for us will enable you to take ownership of your career and gain access to the following benefits:
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, for a list of all of our Benefits and Policies click here
- Access to mentoring programs
- Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of service
- Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, gyms, retail brands, vehicles and more.
About us
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. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.
We continue to provide a dynamic, innovative, growth-focused environment and we are a company that lives and breathes its values of : 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.
Join us as we continue to transform our business and shape the rail freight industry, to achieve our vision of becoming Australia’s recognised leader for safe, innovative and sustainable rail freight solutions.
Closing date
Applications close on 5th July 2023
Next steps
Are you ready to be part of our future?
To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.
To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.
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