Job Description

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

We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Permanent fulltime role based at Portsmith Depot
• Potential to earn over $135,000
• Work an 8-day fortnight
• On going training will be provided
• Work with an experienced, supportive and engaged team where safety comes first
• All PPE & uniforms supplied

About the role:

Our Rollingstock Maintenance team is currently seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Maintainer to join us on a full-time basis in Cairns. In this role, you will provide safe, efficient, and reliable electrical and mechanical services to Kuranda Scenic Railway Operations as well as other areas within the Travel & Tourism Maintenance Depot, Portsmith.

Purpose That Counts – Some of the responsibilities of the role:

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on rollingstock and equipment.
• Use computer systems to record maintenance, repairs and materials used.
• Support carriage overhaul and refurbishment programs.
• Respond to derailments and in-service defects with timely repairs.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve maintenance goals.
• Follow all safety, environmental and company policies.
• Maintain depot cleanliness and a safe work environment.
• Carry out other duties as required to support operations.

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Hold a current manual ‘C’ class driver’ licence
• A strong work ethic and ability to work efficiently as part of team
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and zero harm

You must also hold one of the below:

Electrical Fitter and Mechanical Licence

Electrical Fitter Licence

Electrical Mechanical Licence

Hours and Salary:

This position offers an 8-day fortnight roster. With the current roster, and allowances you have the potential to earn over $135,000 annually plus 12.75% superannuation.

Where Connection Counts

Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress – watch our short video here.

Progress that Counts

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy, we look to the future focusing on improving customer experience, safety, and efficiency.

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 11:59 PM (AEST) on Wednesday the 13th of May 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Liam McKeown with your specific enquiry via qrcareers@qr.com.au