Train Examiner (Assessment Centre)

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Location
Dampier, Western Australia
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
$85.00 - $87.00 Yearly
Posted
17-Apr-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Jayne Hodgkinson
Reference
185942
Trainee Train Examiner
Chandler Macleod 
Dampier, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA
Rail & Maritime Transport (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Contract/Temp
AUD 50-55 per hour
Posted 30d+ ago
Kick-start a hands-on rail career with a large-scale Rail Operations team in Dampier. Chandler Macleod is currently seeking Trainee Train Examiners to join a high-performing environment where safety, teamwork and learning are the priority. If you’re mechanically minded, reliable and eager to build a long-term career, this is your pathway in.
 
What’s on offer


  • Residential role – Dampier (no FIFO)
  • 3 Days / 3 Nights / 6 Off roster
  • On the job training
  • Competitive hourly pay rate
  • Supportive team environment with strong safety culture
About the role
As a Trainee Train Examiner, you’ll contribute to the safe and efficient operation of a major rail network. Under supervision and through hands-on training, you will learn to:


  • Replace brake shoes
  • Conduct minor train maintenance activities
  • Perform safe working tasks
  • Assist with shunting activities
  • Complete operational checks and reporting
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
  • Work safely at all times, following workplace standards and procedures
This is an excellent opportunity to gain rail industry skills and build a stable, long-term career.
 
About you
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:


  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong risk perception and commitment to safety
  • Good communication and situational awareness
  • A technical or mechanical mindset
  • Willingness to learn and take on new skills
  • Reliability, resilience and a positive attitude
  • Fitness and health suitable for rotating shift work
Mandatory requirements


  • Residential to Dampier (no accommodation provided)
  • Minimum C Class Drivers Licence
  • Ability to obtain a Category 1 Rail Medical (arranged if successful)
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
  • Technically minded and physically capable
  • Able to commit to rotating shifts and outdoor work
Ready to apply?
If you’re motivated, mechanically minded and excited to learn, we want to hear from you. Screening will commence immediately.
Apply now to begin your journey as a Trainee Train Examiner.
 



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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