Systems 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. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Maintainer to join our Signalling team based at our Qantas Drive depot, with travel around the SEQ Network required.

For this role, you must possess the Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling to be considered.

In the role of a Systems Maintainer, your responsibilities will include installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical signalling equipment within the Southeast Queensland (SEQ) rail network. You will be part of a team comprising both electrical and mechanical signal maintenance experts collaborating closely. Your work will involve a diverse range of rail-specific infrastructure, including Points Machines, Level Crossings, and Pedestrian Crossing Mechanisms.

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Work a 9-day fortnight dayshift, rostered nightshift when required
• A starting salary of $72,000 with potential earning up to $120,000 - including penalties (based on qualifications) + superannuation
• Travel on paid work time including expenses
• All PPE and uniform supplied
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’

In this role you will

• Assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical signalling equipment
• Be able when required to travel throughout SEQ network and Regional QLD.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with WH&S requirements
• Undertake accurate and timely administrative and recording duties
• Review and improve current work procedures and practices
• Must have the flexibility to work overtime and weekends when required.

 For further information about this role click here

 About you

• Must have a current drivers’ licence
• Must possess a Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling
• Have a mechanical aptitude
• Team players who can be relied upon to work autonomously
• Demonstrated commitment to safety

Please apply to Systems Maintainer (11351) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) by 23rd of August 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 also include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks, if this applies to the pre-employment requirements for this role.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Ryan with your enquiry via ryan.curry@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.