Apprentice Rollingstock Maintainer (Mechanical)

Aurizon; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and growth opportunities

Mentoring and development programs

Discounts on health insurance, travel,

gyms and retail brands

Job summary

Aurizon, Australia's largest rail freight operator, invites applications for an Apprentice Mechanical in Adelaide. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance of rollingstock and mechanical systems, with in-house training to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

You will be mentored by senior staff within the Dry Creek Rollingstock Maintenance team and supported by our Training department for a solid start to your career.

Qualifications

• Interest in trades and rail industry.
• Completion of Year 10 is required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks (testing, references, medical).

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek opportunities to develop trade skills and knowledge.
• Ensure all work complies with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Follow guidance to ensure work is performed to Aurizon standards.
• Participate in team and safety meetings, contributing to improvement initiatives.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

Year 10 completed

Job description

• Start Your Career with Australia's Largest Rail Freight Operator
• Obtain Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Development and growth opportunities

About the role:

We are looking for an Apprentice Mechanical to join Dry Creek’s Rollingstock Maintenance team in Adelaide. Aurizon apprenticeships provide an opportunity to work in one of Australia's largest and most recognised companies assisting in the maintenance of rollingstock equipment and mechanical systems.

This opportunity will see you trained in-house and gain a nationally recognised qualification. We understand our environment is unique and obtaining the qualifications for our jobs is best gained by getting that experience firsthand, by skilled Aurizon staff.

This role will see you develop strong technical and safety skills within our Bulk Central team, building a solid foundation as you are mentored by leaders in the field and supported by our Training department with opportunities beyond your trade.

• Proactively seek opportunities to develop trade skills and knowledge
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Follow any guidance required to ensure work is performed to company standards
• Actively participate in team and safety meetings, contributing to improvement initiatives

About you:

We are eager to engage with people who have a genuine interest in their chosen trade through studies, work experience or hobbies. You will be energetic in your approach to this role and excited to join or further your career in the Rail Industry.

• An overriding commitment to health and safety
• A strong desire to learn and develop a broad range of skills related to your chosen trade
• Motivation to achieve individual and team goals, with a willingness to actively contribute to results
• Ability to undertake an extensive training program, including both theory and practical components
• Completion of a minimum of Year 10
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment checks, including testing, references, and medical (please note this is not a FIFO/DIDO position)
• Commitment to Aurizon’s values and embracing a diverse work environment

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities. Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.

About Aurizon:

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight rail freight operator with integrated landside supply chain solutions and a top 100 ASX company.Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time