Trainee Train Driver Transport for NSW location Sydney.

Embark on a career that’s customer, safety and technology-focused. We will provide you with fully paid training using cutting-edge train simulators. Starting salary from $1,469.60 per week + 9.5% superannuation, leave loading and shift allowances. Great people come from all walks of life and at Sydney Trains we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

We are looking for safety-minded women to join us as Trainee Train Drivers. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team that keeps Sydney moving. In this role, you’ll help our customers get to their destinations quickly and safely. If you have experience working in an operational safety, customer centric and challenging environment, this could be the role for you.

Being in control of our passenger trains will literally put you in the driver’s seat of a dynamic career. In working with Sydney Trains, you will be supported by our friendly and passionate team, and work with the latest train technology. We are incredibly proud that more than half of our Trainee Train Drivers and Trainee Train Guards in 2020 are women. Click here to view the Channel 9 feature. If you’re keen to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people across Sydney every day, keep reading.

What’s in it for you fully paid training will be provided. This will be a combination of classroom and on-the-job training where you will come into contact with a range of high-tech train simulators. You’ll be making a valued contribution to your community by making sure that our customers get to their destination safely and on time. Competitive benefits, a dynamic work environment and ongoing learning and development opportunities. Free travel on NSW Government trains, buses and ferries.

Have you got what it takes to become a Train Driver, you will need to commit to our year-long intensive training program. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to equip you with the skills, training and support you need to become a fully-qualified train driver. Our program runs to a tight schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Leave is built into the program, however, during program terms, we are unable to accommodate for our trainees to attend family, social or sporting commitments.

In addition to working a rotating roster across evenings, weekends and public holidays, you will also need to commit to studying various challenging topics including train mechanics, signal patterns and emergency procedures to pass your training. Click here to view a short video with trainee tips to help you decide if this role is right for you.