Infrastructure Maintainer

Australian Rail Track Corporation; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working options

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) in Coffs Harbour, NSW, seeks an Infrastructure Maintainer to perform hands-on maintenance of the rail network, including preventative and reactive work and minor capital upgrades. You’ll work across our 9,600km network with a focus on safety and quality.

The role involves general labouring, track maintenance, inspections, heavy machinery operation, welding, and supporting construction tasks.

Qualifications

• Essential: General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Essential: Current Driver's Licence.
• Essential: Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required.
• Essential: You must be able to pass a Category 1 Rail Medical.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Maintainers are responsible for hands-on maintenance and upkeep of ARTC's rail network, including preventative and reactive maintenance and supporting minor construction works.
• Perform tasks such as general labouring, track maintenance, safety protection duties, inspections of rail infrastructure, operating heavy machinery, welding and other specialised maintenance activities.
• Roster is a 9 day fortnight; hours 6.30 am to 3.30 pm; role requires flexibility and overtime.

Skills

General Construction Induction Card (C

Job description

Australian Rail Track Corporation – Coffs Harbour NSW

Join our team and be part of keeping the future of transport on track.
ARTC is a vital link in Australia's transport supply chain - operating and maintaining the national rail network to connect our regions, cities and ports. We help enable the safe and efficient transit of freight and passenger trains across the country, managing more than 9,600km of rail track across five states and the lands of more than 50 First Nations.

About the Team

When you join our Operations team, you'll join the team who help keep trains moving safely and reliably across our 9,600km of track. Working across our East-West and North South corridors, the team is key to ensuring our rail network connects people and products with cities, ports and global markets.

About the Opportunity

We're seeking safety-focused, hardworking and motivated individual to join our team as Infrastructure Maintainer. This is your opportunity to build a long-term career in the rail industry.

Infrastructure Maintainers are responsible for the hands‑on maintenance and upkeep of ARTC's rail network. This includes carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance activities, as well as supporting minor construction works associated with planned capital upgrades.

In this role, you will perform a range of tasks including general labouring, track maintenance, safety protection duties, detailed and general inspections of rail infrastructure, operating heavy machinery, welding, and other specialised maintenance activities – all while adhering to ARTC's strict safety and quality standards.

The Roster is a 9 day fortnight. Hours 6.30 am to 3.30 pm. This role requires flexibility, including overtime.

What do we want from you?

Essential:

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Current Driver's Licence
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required
• You must be able to pass a Category 1 Rail Medical

Desirable (but not essential):

• Civil, rail or plant experience
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW) competencies
• HR Licence
• Wirefeed and/or rail welding

What will you get from us?

• Talk to us about flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration
• Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development
• Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members

Our Organisation and Culture

At ARTC, we're proud to play a vital role in keeping Australia connected. Our culture is built on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. We back our people to grow, build their capability and make a genuine impact on infrastructure that connects the nation for our customers and communities. If you're looking for meaningful work, genuine purpose and national impact, you'll find it at ARTC.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Applications close: 20 November 2026
Note: ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.