Brisbane Facilities Carpenter - Rotating Shifts & On-Call

Queensland Rail; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Rail’s SEQ Facilities team in Brisbane is seeking a Facilities Carpenter to maintain our rail facilities across the state. Based at the Qantas Drive facility in Brisbane, the role is a fixed-term opportunity running until 30 June 2027 and features a diverse mix of maintenance, repair and construction work.

The position operates on a rotating 2-week roster, with day and afternoon/night shifts, and includes an on-call requirement approximately one week every 5-9 weeks.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Experience carrying out carpentry works to relevant building codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings and specifications.
• Confidence using mobile devices and electronic work management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and adapting to changing priorities.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and refurbishment works across Queensland Rail facilities assets.
• Plan and manage your work activities while contributing to team objectives and productivity improvements.
• Liaise with supervisors, stakeholders and customers to deliver quality outcomes and minimise operational impacts.
• Use digital systems to record work activities, inspections and maintenance notifications.
• Ensure all carpentry work complies with the National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia and relevant legislation, standards and regulations.
• Assist with the delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Skills

Driver Licence

Carpentry

Plans & Drawings

Digital Tools

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety

Tools

Mobile devices

Electronic work management systems

Job description

Queensland Rail’s SEQ Facilities team in Brisbane is seeking a Facilities Carpenter to maintain our rail facilities across the state. Based at the Qantas Drive facility in Brisbane, the role is a fixed-term opportunity running until 30 June 2027 and features a diverse mix of maintenance, repair and construction work.

The position operates on a rotating 2-week roster, with day and afternoon/night shifts, and includes an on-call requirement approximately one week every 5-9 weeks.