Bridgeworker

Queensland Rail; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

EAP

Travel allowance

Accommodation

Tools and uniform

Upskill opportunities

12.75% super

Job summary

Queensland Rail seeks a Bridgeworker (Structures/Civil Labourer) to maintain and repair bridges, timber, steel, and concrete structures, and drainage systems. The role is field-based, requiring the ability to work in varied weather and at heights.

The Cairns Structures team at Redlynch supports safe, reliable rail operations for Queensland, with a roster that includes 3-day weekends and diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in field environments and varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable working from heights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair work on bridges and drainage systems.
• Ensure safe work practices and quality standards.
• Work as part of the Cairns Structures team at Redlynch within Northern Network Operations.

Job description

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You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

Benefits that count. What Queensland Rail offers:

We’re committed to supporting our team with a range of great benefits, including:

• Permanent full-time rolewith one of Queensland’s most respected employers
• Potential to earn over $85,000 annually on current roster plus 12.75% super
• Travel within roster, on paid work time + travel allowance & accommodation
• All tools and uniform supplied
• Opportunities to upskill & further qualifications
• Health and wellbeing initiatives- including Fitness Passport access
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- offering confidential support across career, personal and family wellbeing

Purpose that counts.

As aBridgeworker (Structures/Civil Labourer)you will carry out maintenance and repair work on our structures, including steel, timber, and concrete bridges, as well as some drainage systems. You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe work practices are used and quality standards are met.

This position is always in the field so you must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be comfortable working from heights.

This position sits within our Cairns Structures team based at Redlynch. They are part of our Northern Network Operations business responsible for managing the maintenance and reliability of our rail network, ensuring it is safe and reliable for the people of Queensland.

Salary and roster

• The team work Monday to Friday with every second Friday off (3 day weekend)
• Working on current roster you can expect to earn over $85,000 plus super

People who count. To be considered for this position you must:

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams arePeople who Count.We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.