Infrastructure Maintainer - Rutherford

ARTC; Rutherford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ARTC Rutherford is seeking a Infrastructure Maintainer to join our Operations team. You will perform hands-on track maintenance, preventive and reactive tasks, and assist with minor capital upgrades outdoors across our rail network.

Daily duties include operating heavy machinery, welding, visual inspections, and ensuring safety standards. A valid manual driving license and computer familiarity are essential, with strong teamwork and reliability valued highly.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and ability to drive a manual car.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and iPad.
• Strong sense of responsibility and willingness to learn.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• High-Risk License and experience operating heavy plant equipment.
• Construction industry induction (White Card).
• HR/HC License or willingness to obtain or upgrade.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARTC's rail track with preventive and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Assist with minor construction for planned capital upgrades.
• General labouring, safety protection work, and visual inspections.
• Operate heavy machinery and perform welding as required.

Skills

Manual driving

MS Office

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment ops

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

iPad

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 a safety-focused, hardworking and motivated individual to join our team as an Infrastructure Maintainer at Rutherford. You will be a hands-on worker, dedicated to the physical tasks involved in maintaining ARTC’s rail track. Your responsibilities are both preventive and reactive maintenance, minor construction for planned capital upgrades, general labouring, safety protection work, visual inspections, operating heavy machinery, and welding.

You will find great support in your journey with us, as we are dedicated to your success. We offer comprehensive training and on-the-job mentoring, ensuring you have all the skills needed to excel in your role. Effective written and oral communication skills are essential as they foster efficient teamwork and seamless collaboration with your colleagues. Above all, safety is our top priority, and we expect all team members to uphold safety as a core value in every aspect of their work.

At ARTC Rutherford, we take pride in our team's dedication to the rail network's reliability, safety, and efficiency. By working outdoors, rain or shine, you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and contributing to the team's success without hesitation.

This role requires flexibility, including overtime and travel away from home when required.

What do we want from you?

Essential

• Current driver's license and proficiency in driving a manual car.


• Computer exposure - Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and iPad.


• Strong sense of responsibility and willingness to learn.


• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable

• High-Risk License and experience in operating heavy plant equipment.


• Construction industry induction (white card).


• HR/HC License or willingness to obtain or upgrade.

What will you get from us?

• 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.

Equal opportunity employer

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

Applications close: 28 October 2026

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