Support Maintainer

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.

Benefits that count:

• Permanent full-time position with an industry leader
• Competitive Salary: $72,000 - $83,000 plus penalty rates, allowances, overtime and 12.75% superannuation
• Opportunity to complete a Certificate 3 in Mechanical Rail Signalling (paid for by Queensland Rail)
• Safety and Wellbeing: Access to our Safety Culture initiatives, Employee Assistance Program, and FITNESS PASSPORT.
• Travel Benefits: Paid travel time, accommodation in self-contained apartments, and allowances when working regionally.

Your Opportunity:

The Signalling Asset Renewals Mechanical team, alongside the electrical team, specialises in high quality signalling asset renewals and upgrades across SEQ and the regional network. The team can reliably perform a wide range of tasks ranging from civil works such as concrete formations and trenching to specialised mechanical adjustment of points and boom mechanisms. Based at our Qantas Drive Depot, this team is dedicated to maintaining safety, quality, and operational excellence.

We are seeking a dedicated Support Maintainer (skilled labourer) to join our SARS team.

• As a Support Maintainer you will provide trade assistant support to a Mechanical System Maintainer’s working on mechanical signalling equipment in the field.  
• We promote progression, part of the role will be to complete a Certificate 3 in Mechanical Rail Signalling with the goal of becoming nationally recognized trade qualified Mechanical System Maintainer.
• There is a varied array of rail specific infrastructure that you will be working in this role such as Points Machines, Level Crossing and Pedestrian Crossing Mechanisms
• Perform Protection Officer duties as required.

Click here to review the position description 

What we’re looking for:

• Must hold a current manual C class drivers licence
• Self-motivated individual who wants to learn and expand their mechanical skills and knowledge
• Skilled labour experience
• Someone that enjoys working outdoors
• Mechanically minded and passionate about safety.

Roster: Depot roster consists of day shifts, Monday to Friday, with one LDO (Local Day Off) per week, typically on either Monday or Friday depending on business needs. Away work is determined by project access requirements and may involve day, afternoon, or night shifts.

Travel: Project requirements may include extended periods away from home. Work rotations can involve swings of up to 10 days, with longer projects typically following a 10-days-on and 4-days-off roster. Candidates must be prepared and willing to work away from home as needed.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Join Queensland Rail’s Signalling Asset Renewals Mechanical team.

Please apply to Support Maintainer (10623) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Monday 29th December 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 qrcareers@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.