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Train Driver - Training Program (Talent Pool)


Company : Transport for NSW


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-04-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

You want to help deliver safe and reliable journeys for millions of passengers across NSW.Learn all the skills to become a qualified Train Driver while earning a full-time salary.In this roleAs a Train Driver, youll travel all over Sydney while helping our passengers connect to work, school, and their loved ones safely and on time. Its a dynamic and rewarding long-term career that carries much responsibility.Our one-year, full-time Trainee Train Driver program will help you develop skills and capabilities to become a qualified Train Driver.Youll learn how to safely operate a train and manage a variety of work scenarios through a combination of on-the-job and classroom/train simulation training. Youll also receive ongoing mentoring and support from your dedicated Driver Trainer and experienced team members and get to know others in your training cohort.Our Trainee program reflects the work conditions and personal commitment youll need to help Sydney Trains run its network 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Your training will include in person at our dedicated training facility and on the job training. Your training schedule will involve travelling to our various depots across the Sydney metropolitan area and include early morning, evenings, weekends and public holidays.To successfully complete the program, you must participate in all training activities and take on extra home study to prepare for ongoing assessments.About youYoure interested in a long-term career as a Train Driver.Youre prepared to commit to a demanding training schedule which includes assessments and further home study.You understand that as a qualified Train Driver, you will be rostered for varying shift start and finish times within a 24-hours a day, seven-day-a-week timetable (including public holidays).You can adapt to different work scenarios, including working independently or as a team.You are resilient, dependable and organised.You enjoy problem-solving and a fast pace of work, as youll sometimes need to make decisions under pressure.Previous experience working in a safety-focused workplace is highly desirable.Join usOur workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.We offer a wide range of employee benefits.This is an in-person, on-site role.What are you waiting for? Connect with us. Apply now!Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 27th April 2025Please note, these opportunities are for the creation of a talent pool.For more information about this role, please contact Angela.Petrou@transport.nsw.gov.au.People living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work. Visit Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.Need some help with your application? Take a look at our application tips video series. #J-18808-Ljbffr