Job Description

Your opportunity.

Queensland Rail have an exciting permanent full time opportunity for a Cable Jointer to join our Regional Assets North team based at our Townsville depot You’ll work as a team of three, in a wider team of 10, reporting to the Co-Ordinator Network Services. You’ll support a broad region stretching from Rockhampton to Cairns to Mt Isa.

Purpose that Counts.

As a Cable Jointer, you’ll play a vital role in carrying out the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications cables and cabling equipment and report on the performance and condition of the network asset to ensure its safe and effective operation. You will be responsible for conducting vital inspections and repairs of the communication infrastructure on poles and towers through out the network to ensure operational performance.

We are looking to connect with a 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:

• National Australian Drivers Licence
• ACMA Open Cabler Registration
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
• Flexibility to travel across regional Queensland as needed
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required
• Working at heights qualification is highly desirable.

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Benefits that Count. What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• 9 day fortnight - every second Friday off (3 day weekend)
• Starting salary of $84, 931 plus 12.75% superannuation + applicable allowances and overtime
• Travel on paid work time including expenses
• Paid training and support to develop your experience
• All PPE & uniform supplied

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Salary and hours

• 9 day fortnight (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday)
• 8.5 hour days, typically working 07:15 – 16:15
• Working away as required. Typically 10 hour days are worked while working away.
• Overtime available once fully trained

We look forward to hearing from motivated individuals who are ready to make an impact and work as part of a dedicated team!

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, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm Sunday 10th May 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jelena Nikolovski with your specific enquiry via Jelena.Nikolovski@qr.com.au