Infrastructure Maintainer - Coffs Harbour

Australian Rail Track Corp; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Health & wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corp. (ARTC) is seeking an Infrastructure Maintainer to perform hands-on maintenance across our rail network in NSW, including track upkeep, inspections, heavy machinery operation and safety duties.

The roster is a 9-day fortnight, with hours from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm; some overtime and travel may be required. A White Card, a current driver's licence and the ability to obtain a Category 1 Rail Medical are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have White Card and current Driver's Licence.
• Able to work flexible hours and travel as required.
• Pass Category 1 Rail Medical.
• Desirable: civil/rail plant experience, RIW competencies, HR Licence, Protection Officer qualifications, Track Certification, Wirefeed/rail welding.

Responsibilities

• General labouring and track maintenance.
• Safety protection duties and inspections.
• Operate heavy machinery and welding tasks as required.
• Support minor construction activities tied to planned capital upgrades.

Skills

Safety focus

General labour

Flexibility

Education

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Driver's Licence

Category 1 Rail Medical

HR Licence

Rail Industry Worker (RIW) competencies

Track Certification

Wirefeed/rail welding qualifications

Tools

Wirefeed/rail welding

Job description

About ARTC

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 andmotivated individual to join our team as Infrastructure Maintainer. This isyour opportunity to build a long-term career in the rail industry.
Infrastructure Maintainers are responsible for thehands-on maintenance and upkeep of ARTC’s rail network. This includes carryingout both preventative and reactive maintenance activities, as well assupporting minor construction works associated with planned capital upgrades.
In this role, you will perform a range of tasksincluding general labouring, track maintenance, safety protection duties,detailed and general inspections of rail infrastructure, operating heavymachinery, welding, and other specialised maintenance activities — all whileadhering to ARTC’s strict safety and quality standards.
The Rosteris a 9 day fortnight. Hours 6.30 am to 3.30 pm. This role requires flexibility,including overtime.

What do we want from you?

• General ConstructionInduction Card (White Card)
  
• Current Driver’s Licence
  
• Ability to work flexiblehours and travel as required
• You must be able to pass aCategory 1 Rail Medical

Desirable (but not essential):

• Civil, rail or plantexperience
  
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW)competencies
  
• HR Licence
  
• Protection Officerqualifications
  
• Track Certificationqualifications
  
• 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.