Train Crew Development Specialist

Train Crew Development Specialist

Pacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

• Permanent opportunity
• Lead the growth and development of others
• Key role on the Depot Leadership team.
• Flexible roster

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.

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.

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it and live these values through open and honest communication and respect.

About the role

Our Train Crew Development Specialists have key accountability for all training and assessment of their assigned Train Crew teams. Driven by requirements to ensure a professional level of operations at all time, they will be expected to identify and address upskilling opportunities as necessary.

Based at our Sarina Depot, you will be required to spend time "on track" with our drivers, monitoring their operational knowledge and supporting this with the delivery of a mix of 1-1 and classroom-based training.

As part of the Depot Leadership team, you will liaise with Supervisors and Training Manager on the competency and training needs of your crew, to ensure operations are safe and meeting the needs of our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development of highly competent Pacific National Locomotive Drivers
• Implementation and delivery of training plans, sessions and assessment activities
• Commitment to the ongoing promotion of the workplace safety culture.

About you

Ideal applicants will be expected to have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a commitment to upholding and promoting our company values.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Currently accredited Locomotive Driver
• Strong track record of safely operating locomotives
• Detailed understanding of Pacific National’s rail operations preferred
• Proven strengths in influencing and motivating, coaching and mentoring people
• Ability to enhance the strong team culture within the Sarina depot
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Current Cert IV in Training and Assessment in advantageous but not essential

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
• Access to mentoring programs
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer following 12 months of service
• Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, gyms, retail brands, vehicles and more.

Closing Date

Applications close on the 2nd April 2024.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button 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           

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.