How do I become a train driver?

Train Drivers/Train Examiners/Shunters (Above Rail) – to become a train driver you will need to go through a trainee program that will last a minimum of 18 months. Rail Operators such as ARG, Pacific National, BHPB and Rio Tinto offer these opportunities at different times. The preference is to always engage local candidates for these positions. Another avenue is to gain some skills as a Train Examiner or Shunter as these are some of the competencies required to become a train driver. Railtrain regularly seeks expressions of interest from employees wanting to gain entrance as Shunters or Train Examiners.

Acknowledgement of Country

Railtrain Holdings Group acknowledges the Noongar, Kariyarra, Awabakal, Dharug, Turrbal and Birri Gubba people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which our corporate offices operate. We also recognise and acknowledge the Traditional Owners of all lands we work on that accommodate Australia’s vast rail network and infrastructure. We value and celebrate all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and languages, and acknowledge their continuing connection to the land, the sea and the community.