Qualified Train Drivers - Acacia Ridge

About us

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments.

By choosing to work at Qube you will be choosing to work at Australia's largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation in excess of over $7 billion as at 30 June 2025. We operate in over 142 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.

About the role

Role Location: Acacia ridge, QLD

Role Type: Full time

The primary objective of the Train Driver position is to drive locomotives and operate trains safely and efficiently in accordance with QLRS, track access provider, regulator and siding owner rules and procedures. Duties include: 

• Fulfill train operations requirements in a timely, safe, efficient and punctual manner
• Participate in training, briefing sessions and toolbox talks associated with safe and efficient train operations
• Demonstrate and disseminate a positive safety culture throughout all levels of the business and operations
• Comply with and promote the QLRS Safety Management System
• Mentor and encourage training for trainee train drivers
• Comply with procedures, work instructions, operating protocols and rules in order to deliver safe and efficient train operations
• Ensure that the relevant persons are notified of all category A and B rail safety incidents in accordance with QLRS SMS
• Mentor other train drivers and trainee train drivers in train handling and fuel conservation strategies
• Conduct shunting and train inspections in accordance with company procedures and work instructions
• Promote QLRS in all forums to raise the organisation's profile within industry
• Encourage the process of a ‘just culture’ throughout the organisation

About you

• Certificate in train operations and relevant AQF qualification from the current training package
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe working requirements on all routes, mainlines, terminals and sidings.
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously as a part of a team
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment 
• Must be fit for work with a good level of fitness and general health

You must also hold the below qualification as a minimum to be eligible for this role.

• TLI42615 Certificate IV in Train Driving

Benefits

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance 
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Benestar
• Generous paid parental leave for eligible employees.

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.

If you want to invest in your future apply now and we will help you reach your full potential.

You will be required to meet Qube employment criteria which involves a full functional pre-employment medical assessment and may involve a police and criminal history check.