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)
• 9-day Fortnight
• Opportunity for advancement
Your opportunity
Queensland Rail is currently seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Planner – Electrical to join our Asset Maintenance team in Toowoomba. In this critical role, you’ll coordinate and implement electrical maintenance plans across a large regional footprint, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our plant and equipment.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work across Regional Queensland, with frequent travel required to deliver scheduled maintenance and support site teams across the region.
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
• 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.
• 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.
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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) Sunday 19th June 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.
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.
