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You’ve read the advert, you’re onboard with what’s involved and now you’re ready to apply.

The rail industry is a highly regulated work environment and there are a number of specific obligations to ensure our workers meet requirements contained in Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) and Work Health and Safety Law.

During the application process, if you are successful moving through each stage of the process you will be required to complete a number of assessments to confirm you are a good fit for the role.

What should I expect:

Stage 1. Application

Stage 2. Online assessments

Stage 3. Phone interview with our career advisors

Stage 4. Interview with hiring manager

Stage 5. Pre-employment Checks: Medical assessment, National Police and reference checks

If you are successful in your application, we will invite you to complete your training at one of the upcoming driver training schools.

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You’ve read the advert and you can see yourself in the driver’s seat, what’s next?

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Will I be a good fit?

We’d like Pacific National to be the right fit for you and the right fit for us.

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What are the key responsibilities of a train driver?

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What does the training journey look like?

To become a qualified locomotive driver, you will undertake a 12-month accelerated traineeship program where you will receive a TLI42622 Certificate IV in Train Driving issued by the Pacific National Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91717).

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