Trackworker

Queensland Rail; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Travel expenses & accommodation

Paid training & support

Job summary

Queensland Rail is seeking a Trackworker at the Mackay depot to join the Regional Assets, Track team. You will perform heavy manual labour tasks, including replacing sleepers, in challenging weather conditions.

This role requires willingness to travel within regional Queensland, overtime and weekend work when required, and a commitment to safety. Eligible applicants may access paid training and supportive supervision.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a manual handling, labouring or TA type role.
• Ability to pass cognitive & psychomotor testing for associated rail qualifications.
• Must have capacity to travel and work within regional Queensland.
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required.
• HC truck licence and excavator operator ticket are advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manual labour

Safety focus

Heavy machinery

Education

Cert II in Rail Infrastructure

Tools

HC truck licence

Excavator ticket

Job description

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You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

Benefits that Count. What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Potential earnings of$85,000 (including penalties) plus 12.75% superannuation
• 9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri, Mon-Thurs), 0600 - 1500
• Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodation
• Paid training and ongoing support including Cert II in Rail Infrastructure
• Opportunity to gain a First Aid certificate, High Risk Work Licence (DG) & (LF) & Working Safely at Heights ticket.
• All PPE & tools supplied

Purpose that Counts.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trackworker to join our Regional Assets, Track team located at our Mackay depot.

As a Trackworker you will be responsible for performing heavy manual labour duties including replacing railway sleepers and a variety of other track maintenance tasks.

This position is responsible for performing heavy manual labour duties including replacing railway sleepers and a variety of other track maintenance tasks. This position is constantly in the field so you must be able to work in challenging weather conditions and high temperatures.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the repair and maintenance of the railway track
• Perform outdoor labouring duties throughout the region (including flood repair and other emergency work)
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently

We are looking to connect with someone who Is reliable, safety-focused individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive team. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Recent experience in a manual handling, labouring or TA type role
• Ability to pass cognitive & psychomotor testing for associated rail qualifications
• HC truck licence & excavator ticket advantageous
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Must have capacity to travel and work within regional Queensland
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required

HC truck licence and excavator operator ticket are advantageous.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count.

We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future,

11:59pm Sunday 15th November 2026.

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.