Team Leader (Structures)

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

Queensland Rail is seeking a motivated and experienced Structures Team Leader to join our Regional Assets Team, based at either our Ayr or Townsville depot.

If you’re passionate about leading teams, maintaining critical infrastructure, and want a stable career with great benefits, this could be the opportunity for you.

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Permanent full time role with an industry leader
• Potential annual salary of $135,000 (including penalties & allowances) + 12.75% super 
• Predominantly a 9-day fortnight - Mon to Tues (5 day wkd )
• Opportunities to upskill & further qualifications
• Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodation

About the role:

As a Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective maintenance of our structures, bridges, and culverts. You’ll lead a small team of Bridgeworkers and help plan, resource, and deliver works to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day maintenance operations on bridges and structures
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to expected standards
• Support planning, problem-solving, and job preparation activities
• Oversee preventative maintenance and minor servicing of equipment
• Allocate and support mechanical maintenance tasks
• Perform administrative and record-keeping duties

For a full list of responsibilities please see the Position Description.

 About You:

• Strong knowledge of bridge and structural maintenance standards, processes, and costs
• Proven leadership, team coordination, and communication skills
• Sound understanding of relevant systems including SAP, MS Office, and IQMS
• A commitment to Queensland Rail’s Values and Behaviours
• Previous experience in a similar role or industry is highly regarded

This is your chance to work with one of Queensland’s most trusted employers, in a hands-on role that makes a real difference to the safety and reliability of our rail network.

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 

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees. 

Apply for the Team Leader role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Monday 11th of August 2025.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. Like the communities of Queensland, there is a home for everyone at Queensland Rail.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to all. If you would like to discuss how we can support your application via reasonable adjustments, please contact Nancy Sanday via email at nancy.sanday@qr.com.au.