Rail Track Worker: 9-Day Fortnight, Paid Training

Queensland Rail Limited; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Travel with roster (paid time)

Paid training and rail certs

Cert II in Rail Infrastructure

First Aid certificate

High Risk Work Licence (DG)

Working Safely at Heights ticket

PPE & tools supplied

Accommodation during travel

Job summary

Queensland Rail Limited is seeking a motivated Trackworker for our Regional Assets Track team based at the Townsville depot. This temporary role runs until 28 October 2027 and involves heavy manual Labour, including replacing sleepers and various track maintenance tasks.

The position is field-based and requires you to work in challenging weather and high temperatures. You will support in-track repairs, outdoor labour across the region, and safety-first execution.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in manual handling, labouring or TA-type role.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and reliability.
• Ability to pass cognitive/psychomotor testing for rail qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repair and maintenance of railway track.
• Perform outdoor labouring duties across the region, including flood repair and emergency work.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently.

Skills

Manual labour experience

Safety focused

Overtime readiness

Ability to travel regionally

Team collaboration

Tools

HC truck licence

Excavator ticket

Job description

Queensland Rail Limited is seeking a motivated Trackworker for our Regional Assets Track team based at the Townsville depot. This temporary role runs until 28 October 2027 and involves heavy manual Labour, including replacing sleepers and various track maintenance tasks.

The position is field-based and requires you to work in challenging weather and high temperatures. You will support in-track repairs, outdoor labour across the region, and safety-first execution.