Find your new career

As Aurizon continues to thrive in 2025, we are seeking applications from Qualified Locomotive Drivers to join out West Merredin Rail Operations on a full-time permanent arrangement. This opportunity is a residential role and open to local applicants that either reside in West Merredin or are willing to relocate on a permanent basis. 

This role will be suited to an individual who is able to display superior teamwork skills, flexibility, a high level of safety awareness and customer service.

About the role:

• Operation of locomotives including mainline, shunting and marshalling.
• Examine and certify trains as ready for departure.
• Work in accordance with Aurizon's safety and operational standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of on-time running.
• Prepare and conduct brake testing on locomotives.
• Provide high quality customer service to enable Aurizon to meet its set business objectives. 

 About you:

• Strong commitment to safety and the Aurizon Safety Strategy “I Know Safe, I Choose Safe”.
• Must be available to work 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience in WA Safeworking System is advantageous.
• Extensive freight and/or heavy haulage locomotive driving experience.
• A certificate IV in Rail Operations or equivalent.
• Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence.

What we offer you:              

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities. 

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets. 

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers