Queensland Rail is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Citytrain Rollingstock Engineering team. Whether you're early in your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll play a key role in maintaining, improving and modernising the trains that keep millions of passengers moving safely across South East Queensland.
Why Join Queensland Rail?
Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress – watch our short video here
As part of our Rollingstock Engineering team, you'll:
We're looking for engineers who enjoy problem-solving, collaboration and continuous improvement.
You'll bring:
No rail experience? No worries. If you have experience supporting complex machinery, heavy equipment or industrial assets, we'll help you build your rail industry expertise.
Australian working rights that enable unrestricted ongoing employment in this permanent position is required.
Click here to view the Position Description.
Your journey matters. Make it with us.
Build your Career with Purpose - If you're looking for meaningful work, technical challenges and outstanding career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply to Mechanical Engineer (12107) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 11th October 2026.
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.
We provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees.
If you do require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia MacKenzie via the details below.
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may also include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks, if this applies to the pre-employment requirements for this role.
For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, we will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to Queensland Rail's pre-employment frameworks.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia MacKenzie with your enquiry via qrcareers@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
Queensland Rail is an integrated customer and rail infrastructure business with around 6000 staff, $6.9 billion in assets, 216 stations and more than 6,500 kilometres of track across Queensland. Our purpose is to provide a safe, reliable, on-time, value for money and customer focused rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with Queensland’s public transport system.
For over 150 years, we've played a vital role in linking people and places across our state, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.
Our purpose-driven culture revolves around three key pillars:
Purpose that Counts: Every moment matters here. Whether you're at a station or behind the scenes, your contribution impacts lives across Queensland. Join us on a journey towards a world-class rail service that truly makes a difference.
People who Count: Our team is the heart of everything we achieve. We're a diverse group united by our passion for connecting communities. Together, we weather challenges, support each other and build lasting relationships.
Progress that Counts: Your career journey matters to us. Queensland Rail offers meaningful pathways for development and growth. As we expand and embrace exciting projects like Cross River Rail and the upcoming 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, there are abundant opportunities to shape the future of rail and your own career.
Why Join Us:
There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. If you're looking to make a real impact and be part of a team that values connection, community and progress, Queensland Rail is the place for you.
Together, we'll shape the future of rail and make a difference across Queensland.
