Train And Tram Drivers

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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage
> $2,460
Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

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Full Time/Part Time
Split
94%6%
This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.
Currently Employed
Workers
18,700
The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
Future Job Openings
Next Five Years
< 5k
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Current
Unemployment
Average
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Career Details

Train And Tram Drivers drive trains and trams to transport passengers and freight on rail networks.

Most occupations in this field typically require a Certificate II or II qualification.

Tasks Include:

stopping at stations and set locations to pick up and set down passengers and freight
opening and closing doors before and after passengers board or alight
observing signals, track conditions, nearby traffic and prescribed speeds to ensure safety
monitoring indicator gauges, changing controls and power supply poles and reporting operating irregularities
checking time and adherence to timetables
may advise passengers on destinations

Occupations:

Train Driver
Tram Driver

Train Driver

Alternative Title:

Locomotive Driver

Drives a train to transport passengers and freight on railways. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

Electric Train Driver
Fireperson (Railway)
Locomotive Observer
Rail Car Driver
Steam Train Driver

Tram Driver

Drives a tram to transport passengers on urban light rail networks. Registration or licensing is required.

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