Job Description

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:

• Permanent opportunity providing long term career stability
• Potential annual salary of $100,000 including penalties + 12.75% super
• 9/5 roster (9 on 5 off)
• Travel in roster on paid work time + travel allowance
• Complete Certificate II & III in Rail Infrastructure - Track Surfacing
• All PPE & uniform supplied
• The opportunity to increase your salary by gaining relevant machine tickets, CAT3 Driver qualifications and other applicable competencies.
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’

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Purpose that counts.

Our Regional Assets business are responsible for managing the maintenance and reliability of our rail network, ensuring it is safe and reliable for regional Queensland customers, communities and industries.

This is a permanent full time position located in Townsville within the Resurfacing North team. The team includes four resurfacing units, each with a Supervisor, Team Leader, five Operator Maintainers, and two Vegetation Control Officers. Together, they work to cover the regions from Rockhampton to Cairns and Townsville to Mt Isa.

In this role, you will be responsible for track maintenance, including operating and maintaining all plant and equipment used by the Resurfacing team.

We are seeking self-motivated Operators or Labourers with experience in operating civil or mobile plant machinery who are interested in broadening their industry experience.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operate machinery in compliance with all policies and safe work procedures
• Perform regular servicing and maintenance on all on-track and auxiliary equipment
• Liaise with the Resurfacing Supervisor regarding program requirements
• Assist tradesperson with mechanical/electrical repairs and maintenance as required
• Undertake accurate and timely administrative and recording duties

People who count. We are looking to connect with someone with

• Experienced in operating civil or mobile plant machinery
• Current drivers’ licence
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required

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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) Monday 23rd March 2026.

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