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Job Post Details

Locomotive Driver - job post

Aurizon
3.1 out of 5 stars
Picton Junction WA
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Shift work

Location

Picton Junction WA

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Insurance services

Full job description

Job Number:
90722-591662
Work type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Picton Junction
Categories:
Train Driver

As Aurizon continues to thrive in 2026, we are currently seeking qualified a Locomotive Driver to be based at our Picton (WA) Depot. This role will be suited to an individual who is able to display superior teamwork skills, flexibility, a high level of safety awareness and customer service.

About the role:

  • 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:

  • Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster.
  • Experience in WA Safeworking System 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: 05 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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