Driver Trainer

Aurizon is seeking a dedicated Driver Trainer to join our Mackay depot. Be instrumental in the success of Australia’s largest rail freight operator and perform an integral role to contribute to the continued success of our business. This role will see you provide mentoring and coaching to both Trainee & Qualified Locomotive Drivers within competency-based frameworks to safely drive a train to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and lead the acquisition of competence to required standards by motivating, instructing, mentoring, coaching and assessing personnel.
• Commit to creating a supportive relationship with the trainee drivers and maintainers to support the training program objectives.
• Instruct and coach personnel in train and maintenance management competencies, procedures and route competencies to high standards.
• Deliver and maintain training and assessment plans, required reports, learning documents, logbooks and check sheets for operations and maintenance staff.
• Perform valid and fair assessments of personnel to high safety standards whilst utilising a range of upskilling methods to ensure competencies are maintained.
• Plan and organise competency and learning programs to meet operational requirements which are effective methods of assessment and maintenance of competence.
• Perform administrative duties including maintenance of required files and training records.
• Work in accordance with relevant Enterprise Agreements and other industrial agreements relevant to the position.
• Download, analyse and deliver train handling records to Rail Traffic Crew.

About You:

• You are a natural teacher who has an encouraging and calm approach.
• You will be a self-starter who possesses the ability to give constructive advice.
• A Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations) - mandatory.
• Hold a valid 'C' class driver's licence - mandatory.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (well regarded).
• QLD Safe working System qualifications.
• Route knowledge preferred.
• Ability to train and give clear instructions.
• Great communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work in teams effectively to achieve goals.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to keep accurate records.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with training materials, assessment content, and participant records.
• Basic level of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

What We Can Offer You:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentoring programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental Leave Program and Super Booster.

At Aurizon we believe in connection. It is our ability to connect that strengthens communities, industries and builds economies. We strive for a diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee and provides opportunities for career development in a dynamic work environment.