Stage 1: How to apply

Register your interest by clicking the button below. You will then receive a link to a formal application form from translinkrecruitment@talentdog.com which will need to be submitted by 12 Noon on xx xxxxxxx 2025.

You should keep an eye on your email inbox including spam/junk folder for updates of your application.

Stage 2: Recruitment event

In anticipation of a high volume of applications, Translink reserves the right to implement a random selection protocol.

The Company is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. Random selection will only be applied to reduce application numbers at an early stage, where all applicants have met the essential criteria for the role. Candidates who are not selected during this phase will be held on a waiting list for a period of 24 months and may be considered for future opportunities within that timeframe.

Stage 3: Mini Safe Concentration and Attention Test (Mini SCAAT)

The Mini SCAAT is a short, online screening test developed to assess an individual's ability to concentrate on routine tasks and respond to various stimuli. Translink use this screening tool as an indicator of competence in advance of statutory assessments.

The mini SCAAT assesses:

• Monotonous Task Concentration: Capacity to maintain focus on a task that lacks variety.
• Divided Attention: Ability to concentrate on two different things simultaneously.
• Attentional Switching: Speed and accuracy with which an individual can shift their focus between different stimuli.

The test will be administered by a registered provider.  Candidates will be contacted by the provider and will be required to complete the online assessment within 5 days.  Only those candidates who successfully meet the required standard on the Mini SCAAT will progress to the next stage.

Stage 4: Recruitment Event with Interview

Candidates who meet the required standard at stage 3 (Mini SCAAT test) will be invited to attend an in-person Recruitment Event. The event will include:

• A face-to-face competency-based interview.
• A marketplace featuring stalls from Recruitment, Traction and Translink Training Academy which will provide valuable opportunities to learn more about the role and connect directly with team members.

Following the Recruitment Event, candidates will be informed of the outcome of their interview and top performing candidates will advance to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Stage 5: Psychometric Assessments

This assessment process applies to any person or role that is required to hold a Train Driving Licence issued by the DfI RSA or CRR and is administered by a registered provider on behalf of Translink.

Stage 6: Waiting Lists

Successful candidates will be placed on a waitlist for a period of 24 months, during which time they may be considered for opportunities as they arise, subject to the validity of all psychometric assessments. Candidates whose assessments have expired will be excluded from consideration and will be removed from the wait list.

Please note that being recommended to a waitlist is not a guarantee of employment and offers will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Offers will be made based on location preferences which will be determined during the application and interview stage of the recruitment process and in compliance with travel time requirements.

Stage 7: Conditional Offer of Employment

When a vacancy arises, a conditional offer of employment will be made subject to the following pre-employment screening requirements:

• Medical Screening
• Pre Employment Screening

A final offer of employment will be made subject to the required standards being met during the pre-employment stage. Candidates will be issued an initial Trainee Train Driver contract and provided with a commencement date for training. Candidates will be provided with further information regarding the onboarding process at this stage. 

Stage 8: Translink Training Academy

At our purpose-built Training Academy, we are committed to developing safe, skilled, and confident Drivers. You will commence as a Trainee and subject to satisfactory completion of the training programme, will progress to the role of Train Driver.

Stage 1: How to apply

Register your interest by clicking the button below. You will then receive a link to a formal application form from translinkrecruitment@talentdog.com.

You should keep an eye on your email inbox including spam/junk folder for updates of your application.

Stage 2: Recruitment event

If successful at shortlisting, you will be invited to attend an in-person recruitment event which will include a face-to-face interview.

After your interview, you will be sent an email informing you of the outcome. If you are successful, you will be considered for active positions at that time.  If there are no active vacancies you will be placed on a waiting list.

If you are not successful this time, you can apply again.

Stage 3: Pre employment checks

Before starting with Translink you will be required to complete a company medical and a number of pre-employment checks.

On completion of these checks a start date will be confirmed in line with your current notice period.

We will contact your referees prior to confirming your start date.