Perway Patroller / Track Inspector - Northam

Arc Infrastructure; Shire Of Northam; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchased additional annual leave

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Job summary

Arc Infrastructure in Northam, WA, seeks a Perway Patroller to patrol, inspect and report on railway infrastructure and to arrange essential repairs following our maintenance procedures.

Based in Northam, you will work mostly alone, participate in an on-call roster and spend time away from home as required, with the WA Rail Code of Practice guiding your work. A Cert III in Rail Infrastructure and track maintenance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' track maintenance experience.
• Cert III in Rail Infrastructure required.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid WA manual driver's licence (unrestricted).

Responsibilities

• Patrol and inspect railway infrastructure for condition.
• Report on findings and coordinate repairs per procedures.
• Work primarily alone and participate in on-call roster.

Skills

Track maintenance knowledge

Planning and organisational skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Deadline prioritisation

WA Manual Driver's Licence

Education

CERT III in Rail Infrastructure

Job description

Perway Patroller / Track Inspector - Northam

Posted: 19/10/2026

Closing Date: 06/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Northam

Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport

Arc Infrastructure manages and develops transport infrastructure assets that support growth and create jobs in WA. Rail is at the heart of our business, and the 5,500km rail network is the backbone of freight transport in Western Australia from the diverse Midwest across to the fascinating Goldfields and Yilgarn regions through to the stunning South West and Great Southern. We’re committed to working with industry, our customers, partners and communities to find new opportunities that will support and strengthen our rail network for the benefit of WA.

The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a Perway Patroller to join our team based in Northam.As the Perway Patroller, your primary responsibility will be to patrol, inspect and report on the condition of our railway infrastructure in accordance with the Railway Code of Practice and to carry out (or arrange) repairs of our infrastructure as per our maintenance procedures. The position is best suited to candidates who are happy to spend time working alone, participate in an on call roster and regularly be away from home.

The role is based in Northam and we are looking for candidates that live in Northam (or surrounds).

About You

To be successful in this role we need you to have:

• Good working knowledge of track maintenance and procedures (at least 2 years relevant experience)
• CERT III in Rail Infrastructure
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• WA Manualdriver's licence (unrestricted)

Working at Arc Infrastructure

Working with us means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring. We promote a work environment that is characterised by personal accountability, mutual trust and respect and a genuine interest in employees. We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do. We provide a range of employee benefit s to eligible employees i ncluding

• purchased additional annual leave
• long term career prospects and job security
• health and wellbeing initiatives:
  • including $299 annual subsidy
  • flu shots
  • skin cancer checks
• paid parental leave
• training and development opportunities
• staff discounts and rewards program
• novated leasing
• and many more!

To learn more about Arc Infrastructure visit www.arcinfra.com

Arc Infrastructure is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

Applications close on 6 November 2026