Job Description

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

At Queensland Rail, we are committed to providing safe, reliable and efficient rail services for communities across Queensland. With more than 160 years of history, we continue to invest in our people, infrastructure and technology to keep Queensland moving.

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Permanent opportunity based in Mayne yard
• Salary starts at $137,681 plus up to 12.75% superannuation

About the role

Queensland Rail is seeking an experienced Site Services Welding Supervisor to lead and supervise on-site welding and fabrication activities across our rail network. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring all welding works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.

This role is ideal for a strong people leader with extensive welding and rail maintenance experience who thrives in a safety-critical environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include

• Supervise and coordinate site-based welding and fabrication activities across civil and rail assets
• Lead, coach and mentor welders and site staff to achieve safe and productive outcomes
• Ensure all works comply with Queensland Rail standards, WHS legislation and relevant codes of practice
• Review and implement welding procedures, inspections and quality assurance requirements
• Manage job planning, work packs, permits, risk assessments and safe work method statements
• Liaise with engineering, project and asset maintenance teams to support delivery schedules
• Investigate incidents, identify hazards and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and documentation in line with QR requirements

This Role Will Be Ideal for People Who:

• Trade qualification in Welding, Metal Fabrication or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience supervising welding activities in a heavy industrial, rail or infrastructure environment
• Strong knowledge of welding standards and rail safety requirements
• Proven commitment to safety leadership and risk management
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead teams in a dynamic, operational environment
• Computer literacy and experience with maintenance management systems

Highly regarded:

• Welding Supervisor AS2214 certification

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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 Site Services Welding Supervisor, Req 10831 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm Tuesday 21st April 2026.

The recruitment and selection process for this position may require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric and health assessment checks including drug and alcohol screening.

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. We want all our people to be their authentic selves and are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone regardless of gender, age, cultural background, disability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background.