Driver Trainer

**Location:**Toowoomba

Remuneration: As per our Coal EA

About the role:

Aurizon is seeking a dedicated Driver Trainer to join our Toowoomba depot.  Be instrumental in the in the success of Australia’s largest rail freight operator and perform an integral role to contribute to the continued success of our Coal business in the South-East QLD region.  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.

• 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 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.

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