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What this job is
A Passenger Train Driver operates electric, diesel, or other train types to transport passengers safely and on schedule across regional, metropolitan, or long-distance networks in Australia. They control train speed, acceleration, and braking systems while monitoring signalling, track conditions, and passenger safety throughout the journey. The role requires strict adherence to rail safety legislation, timetables, and operational protocols set by the train operator and regulatory authorities.
Pay
A$3,001 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Act with a high level of safety awarenesscore
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehiclescore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Check train enginescore
- Escalation Managementcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Act reliably
- Conflict De-escalation
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Delivery Scheduling
- Dispatch Documentation
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- SLA and KPI Adherence