You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.
About us:
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 around safety and performance.
What Queensland Rail has to offer:
• Permanent position based in Queensland
• Competitive remuneration package
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Ongoing support to develop your experience and skills
• Long-term career and stability with an industry leader
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’
• Access to our new Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state
• Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options
About the role:
We have a new, rare opportunity to for an experienced Plant Fitter to work remote around Queensland on a wide variety of wide variety of equipment from track machines, earthmoving through to small plant. You will be required to support, inspect and repair track machines to ensure the continuation of important track work.
Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:
• Perform servicing, repair and maintenance on a wide variety of equipment
• Use effective troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdown and minimise downtime
• Prepare and provide plant maintenance documentation and reports (tablet based)
• Source technical information from reference manuals and computer-based systems
• Co-ordinate and negotiate with other Divisions and Units of Queensland Rail and external suppliers to provide effective and efficient management of work programs
For further details please click here to view the Position Description
Hours and salary:
This is opportunity is mostly a FIFO position, working locally occasionally, across our QR network 9 days on 5 days off roster, working every second weekend. Travel is in work time and paid. This is a great opportunity to explore Queensland considering the hours and FIFO nature of the role, you will receive penalty rates and various allowances, Plant Fitters currently earn $120,000 – $135,000 plus super.
About you:
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade is essential
• Current manual QLD drivers’ licence, MR & LR licence preferable
• Sound diagnostic / problem-solving skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Your journey matters. Make it with 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.
Apply for the Plant Fitter, Req11382 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm Wednesday 20th April 2026..
The recruitment and selection process for this position will require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric and health assessment checks including drug and alcohol screening.
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.
