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What this job is
A Rail Guard or Conductor works on passenger or freight trains to ensure safe and efficient operation of services. They manage passenger boarding and alighting, monitor train movement, communicate with the driver via radio or intercom, and respond to operational issues or emergencies during transit. The role combines passenger service, safety compliance, and coordination with train crew across stations and trackside environments.
Pay
A$1,276 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
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Complaint Handlingcore
- Conflict De-escalationcore
- Conflict Resolutioncore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Act reliably
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Escalation Management
- Record Management
- Workload Self-Management
- Written Communication