Job Description

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

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.

With a growing investment in rail it is an exciting time to be a part of the changing landscape of South East Queensland.

The team out at Banyo Depot are seeking the right candidate to fill a Permanent Plant Operator position.

About the position:

We are looking for a reliable person willing to work and support the reactive work the team does. The role will work with public drainage complaints that can demand quick responses at times together with rapid changes to plans so having flexibility to adapt is key. The role is not full time plant operating and team members are expected to do labouring and safety spotting duties daily. The team delivers a capital ballast renewal project across weekend closures with on track vehicles which once ticketed, team members travel around the network and operate.

The role is based out of the Banyo Plant and Mechanised Maintenance depot and the team generally work a 10 on 4 off block working roster based around weekend track closures with hours of 0700 – 1700 mid week and it can be all hours across weekend track closures.

To be successful, you must be available to work anywhere in the SEQ area from Gympie to Varsity Lakes and out to Rosewood along with some regional work as required throughout the year.

The team is based out of the Banyo Plant and Mechanised Maintenance depot.

What we are looking for:

• As this role requires a CAT3 driver qualification, shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake psychomotor assessment as part of the selection process
• It would be desirable to have a background in civil construction or hold a Certificate III in Plant Operation and Pipe Laying
• Experienced plant operators – Excavator, Loader, Grader, Posi Track, Heavy Vehicles
• Be available to travel and work outdoors in and around track equipment and structures
• Someone who is available to work outside normal hours as outlined above
• Be willing to perform labouring & safety spotting duties when required

Pre employment qualification that you must hold:

• Class C Drivers Licence

For more information, please read through the

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Permanent & Temporary positions
• Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel
• 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

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 Operator, Req 10952 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm, Monday 16th March 2026.

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 include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Ben Hogan via email at ben.hogan@qr.com.au