Infrastructure Maintainer - Kensington, VIC

ARTC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ARTC in Australia is seeking Infrastructure Maintainers to perform track maintenance, preventative and reactive tasks, and minor construction for capital upgrades. The role involves heavy machinery operation, welding, inspections, and safe work practices.

Based in Kensington, Victoria, you will work in a team across our rail network, have current rail competencies, white card, and a manual licence. We offer flexible working options, competitive remuneration, health support, novated leasing, and

Qualifications

• Rail industry experience required.
• Current rail industry competencies required.
• Construction-industry induction (white card) required.
• Relevant machinery and plant operation tickets desirable.
• Welding experience in rail/heavy industry desirable.
• Valid manual driving license.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of ARTC's rail track including preventative and reactive tasks.
• Visual inspections and heavy machinery operation.
• Assistance with minor construction for capital upgrades.
• Adherence to ARTC safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Rail industry experience

Rail competencies

White card

Machinery operation tickets

Welding experience

Manual driver's license

Team player

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

Infrastructure Maintainers carry out the physical work of maintaining ARTC's rail track, including preventative and reactive maintenance activities, as well as undertaking minor construction for planned capital upgrades. Infrastructure Maintainers undertake general labouring, track maintenance duties, safety protection work, visual inspections of ARTC's rail track, operating heavy machinery, welding and other maintenance tasks while meeting ARTC standards.

Role is based in Kensington, Victoria.

What do we want from you?

• Rail Industry experience, specifically in track maintenance
• Current Rail Industry Competencies\\
• Construction industry induction (white card)
• Relevant machinery and plant operation tickets (desirable).
• Welding experience in a rail or heavy industry environment (desirable)
• Current drivers licence and proficiency in driving a manual car
• Ability to work in a team environment

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.

As part of the application process, you'll be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference, and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

Applications close:

12 November 2026

Note: ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.