Province: Australian Capital Territory
Description:
EXCELLENT EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
* GREAT EARNING POTENTIAL
* SALARY: CLDRV ($77,114.70) + 9.50% SUPERANNUATION + SHIFT ALLOWANCES AND PENALTY RATES
* FREE TRAVEL PASS ON NSW GOVERNMENT TRAINS, BUSES AND FERRIES
* LOCATION: CANBERRA
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for passionate individuals to apply their extensive train driving experience to work within a progressive organisation that is building the future of transport across greater Sydney and regional NSW.
Regional Drivers play a vital role in making NSW TrainLink a safe, efficient and customer orientated passenger rail organisation. The role of a Regional Driver will allow you to expand your knowledge of the rail network, gain further practical driving experience and develop your skills in communication, problem solving, learning new technology and networking.
Opportunities currently exist in Canberra for current and / or previously qualified train drivers with a minimum 5 years driving experience and who have a current certification in NSW safe-working. An eligibility list may be created for vacancies at other locations in the South.
Successful applicants will work 76 hours per fortnight within a rotating fortnightly roster, including shift work, weekends and public holidays. As part of this position it is expected for you to travel and stay overnight at NSW TrainLink destinations. Additional hours may also be requested at short notice.
ABOUT US
NSW TrainLink is proud to connect people and communities throughout NSW and encourages people to choose us because we are a better way to go.
We provide intercity, regional and interstate rail and coach services for customers travelling between Sydney and the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Illawarra and South Coast regions, as well as Regional services around NSW and to Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne.
Each year our customers take more than 35 million journeys with our safe, reliable and comfortable trains with on board facilities.
As an organisation, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the Transport cluster; a culture that plans for and encourages diversity, recognising the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers.
BENEFITS
NSW TrainLink offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance. Other benefits include:
* Free Travel on all NSW Public Transport modes
* Flexible work practices
* Applicable Shift Allowances and Penalty Rates
Join NSW TrainLink for the opportunity to shape the future and make a genuine difference for the people and communities of NSW by providing a world class rail system.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
TfNSW are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the Transport cluster, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTI, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. TfNSW recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of NSW.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on APPLY ONLINE button below. For more information on http://intranet.nswtrains.nsw.gov.au/ or to view the http://files.jobs.nsw.gov.au/ojrei9 please click on links provided.
For any enquiries, please contact Workforce Selection and Supply on 1300 305 855 and quote job reference 00004BDL.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59PM, MONDAY, 28TH MARCH 2016.
For permanent positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For most Temporary jobs, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. To be considered for these roles you must be 18 years of age. Applicants will need to complete merit based selection activities and will be subject to satisfactory medical, drug & alcohol and criminal record checks as part of the selection process. Please note that an eligibility list may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list (where the vacancy is within 60 minutes travelling time). Transport for NSW is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
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