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.

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Permanent position with an industry leader
• The role comes with a fully equipped work Ute and a work phone and a work computer.
• Regular Travel on paid work time (accommodation provided + generous daily travel allowance)
• Opportunity for advancement
• The starting base salary is $114,466 plus 12.75% superannuation. With the current roster and applicable penalties, you can expect to earn $120K+ per year.

Your opportunity

Queensland Rail is currently seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Planner – Electrical to join our Asset Maintenance team in Toowoomba or Maryborough.

This is an ideal role for a plant electrician who enjoys variety, independence and travel. Working across a broad regional footprint, you'll primarily be responsible for performing electrical inspections, preventative maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs on Queensland Rail's plant fleet. You'll spend significant time travelling to worksites throughout Regional Queensland, working alongside maintenance crews to ensure our equipment remains safe, compliant and operational.

While there is some planning and coordination involved, this is a hands-on electrical role with a strong focus on maintaining and improving the reliability of critical rail maintenance equipment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement effective maintenance plans for electrical plant and equipment.
• Coordinate scheduling of works and resource allocation to meet operational timeframes.
• Ensure maintenance services support plant reliability, safety and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to meet performance outcomes.
• Monitor and adjust maintenance schedules in response to changing priorities and asset condition.
• Complete low voltage and extra low voltage electrical inspections and preventive maintenance on plant as required.
• Attend to break downs and complete corrective maintenance as required.

Hours and Salary

• This role offers a varied work schedule, including a mix of 5-day weeks, 4-day weeks, or 9-day work blocks—depending on machinery availability, workload, and location.
• You will be expected to complete an extensive level of travel
• Your home station will be Toowoomba, servicing sites across Regional Queensland.

About you

• Must have an Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Trade Certificate
• Must have strong safety focus
• Must hold a current manual drivers’ licence
• Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
• Skilled in planning, scheduling, and resource management for plant maintenance operations, with a focus on achieving reliability and operational targets.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance standards and processes, with the ability to analyse issues, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

For further information please click here to view the position Description

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best.

• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership

Progress that Counts

Please apply to Plant Maintenance Planner - Electrical (11687) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 13th August 2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.

We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Natasha Neuendorf via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Natasha Neuendorf with your specific enquiry on 0436967743 or email natasha.neuendorf@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.