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Are you a positive, dedicated individual who is genuinely interested in starting your rail industry career? Then this pathway might be right for you!
Supported by rail industry employers Momentum Rail and Pacific National, the Terminal Operator Career Path Program can support your entry into rail and give you an opportunity to start a lifelong rail career in a stable and rewarding industry. You will be offered training to become a competent Terminal Operator able to contribute to the safe and successful running of freight and/or passenger rail terminals.
As part of the process, applicants will need to successfully complete a training program with CERT Training to obtain the required qualifications to safely access Rail Industry Partner Organisation sites and the opportunity to progress through to employment as a Terminal Operator with Momentum Rail.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for entry into the Rail Career Path Program and value diversity. We strongly encourage applications from females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our next opportunity begins:
Submit your expressions of interest now for more information.
A Terminal Operator’s key responsibilities include the coordination, planning, efficient assembly and dismantling of trains within the terminal yard environment. They undertake forward planning of terminal services, schedule trains and perform basic marshalling activities. Terminal Operators also take ownership of the loading and unloading of trains within terminals and sidings in accordance with safe-working and operational procedures.
Terminal Operators make it possible for the terminal to run on time and to schedule every day by performing critical equipment inspections. They may also operate equipment such as: forklifts, reach stackers, and scissor lifts.
Starting your rail career as a Terminal Operator would set you up for a lifetime of career opportunities in the rail industry.
If you are interested in joining the rail industry, our Terminal Operator Career Path Program could be for you – no prior rail experience or education is required! You will be offered training, assistance, guidance and information to support your journey from education to employment.
Following your expression of interest, you will be invited to our Terminal Operator Information & Interview Sessions. Here you will learn essential information about this exciting Career Path Program opportunity, receive pre-interview information and begin the qualifying process.
Terminal Operator Information & Interview Sessions:
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“The job is rewarding. It’s rewarding to be a female in a man’s job, and I would definitely recommend joining through the Career Path Program.”
Claudia,
Career Path Program Participant
The role of the Terminal Operator is considered a safety critical position and requires that students are able to pass a Category 1 Rail Medical a National Police Check, hold a valid driver’s licence and undertake shift work. You must also have the right to live and work in Australia.
The program requires a financial contribution from students towards their training. Additional information regarding financial contributions will be provided to interested students during the Information and Interview Day’s and online sessions.
The Terminal Operator Career Path Program will run for approximately 5-weeks. The training component includes both classroom theory and on-job training with our partner organisation’s. Training may be based at multiple locations including: Chullora and Clyde.
Each Rail Career Path Program is tailored to suit the opportunities available with our partner organisation’s. Placement opportunities can increase or decrease depending on the needs of the terminal.
Upon successful completion of all assessments, students will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units:
