Facilities Carpenter

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

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

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Join Queensland Rail's SEQ Facilities team as a Facilities Carpenter and help maintain the buildings and infrastructure that support Queensland's rail network. From stations and depots to equipment rooms and residential properties, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and well-maintained facilities for our employees, customers and communities. Based at our Qantas Drive facility in Brisbane, this fixed-term opportunity runs until 30 June 2027 and offers a diverse mix of maintenance, repair and construction work across a broad portfolio of assets.

About the role:

As a Facilities Carpenter, you will:

• 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.

Hours and Salary

This position operates on a rotating 2-week roster that includes:

• Day shifts
• Afternoon/night shifts

A Facilities Carpenter can earn between $82,000 and $104,000 plus superannuation under the current roster, not including applicable allowances and penalty rates.

There is also an on-call requirement, with participation in a rotating roster of approximately one week every 5-9 weeks.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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

by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 27th October 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day. We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.

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Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.

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