Trackworker

Queensland Rail Limited; Townsville City; Presencial; AUD 77.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Manual labour experience

Safety focused

Overtime readiness

Ability to travel regionally

Team collaboration

Herramientas

HC truck licence

Excavator ticket

Descripción del empleo

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 + 12.75% superannuation(including penalties)
• 9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri, Mon-Thurs),0600 to 1500 year around
• 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’re currently looking for a motivated Trackworker to join our Regional Assets Track team based at our Townsville depot.

This is atemporary role until 28/10/2027.As aTrackworkeryou will be 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.

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.

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.