Support Maintainer

Start a new career direction and expand your existing skills into rail signalling!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey? Join Queensland Rail as a Support Maintainer and be a part of an industry leader. No prior signal experience is required!

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Long-term Career & Stability: Enjoy the security and opportunities that come with working for an industry leader.
• Regular Overtime: Take advantage of regular overtime opportunities.
• Safety First: We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture—work safe, go home safe.
• Paid Training: Opportunity to achieve a Nationally Recognised Certificate 3 in Mechanical Rail Signalling with our comprehensive training program.
• Employee Assistance Program: Benefit from holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Ongoing Support: Continuous development of your experience and skills through paid training.

About the Team:

The Signal Asset Renewals (SAR) team construct, modify, upgrade and commission Queensland Rail signalling assets in both SEQ and regional Queensland. Our goal is to improve the reliability and safety of the rail network by delivering high quality signalling infrastructure through excellent workmanship and attention to detail.

About the Role:

• Assist with the installation, renewal and upgrade of trackside systems equipment and infrastructure such as points machines, level crossing boom gates and signal masts.
• Assist with civil works including excavations and concreting.
• Load and prepare vehicles and equipment.
• 4-day week plus some weekend overtime when working in SEQ.
• 10 days on (2 days overtime) and 4 days off when working regionally.
• Base Salary of $73,000 with earnings up to $90,000 (including penalties) + 12.75% super

About you:

• Self-motivated labourer / TA who wants to learn and expand their skills 
• Concreting, construction or civil experience highly desirable
• Basic fabrication skills 
• Hold a Drivers Licence
• We are currently experiencing a high demand for regional works. Suitable candidates must be willing to work away from home 10 days on 4 days off on a repeated basis.

Click here to view the position description. 

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Support Maintainer (8944) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane)  Tuesday 10th June 2025. 
The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, 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 Sara Bidgood via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Sara Bidgood with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email sara.bidgood@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.