Locomotive Driver

Job summary

Job number

683713

Work type:

Casual

Location:

NSW - Other Locations, Sydney, Melbourne, VIC - Other Locations

Categories:

Transport Operations & Logistics, Train Driver

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Job details

Location – Various locations across NSW and Melbourne

About the role:

Aurizon is seeking qualified Locomotive Drivers for casual opportunities across various locations in NSW and Melbourne.

As a casual Locomotive Driver with Aurizon, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating locomotives, supporting freight movements across our rail network. You will work within a supportive, safety-conscious team, striving for operational excellence and maintaining the highest service standards.

• Operation of locomotives including mainline, shunting, and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of on-time running.
• Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high quality customer service to enable Aurizon to meet its set business objectives.

About you:

• Strong commitment to safety and Aurizon’s safety strategy “I Know Safe, I Choose Safe.”
• Availability to work a 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience in Safe Working systems is advantageous.
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• A Certificate IV in Rail Operations.
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence.

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

Advertised: 06 Jul 2026 Applications close: 27 Jul 2026