Trackmaster

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

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your Opportunity

QR are currently recruiting for a Trackmaster to join the Assets Training Delivery Team on a permanent basis.

As the Trackmaster you will undertake safety and condition audits in the specialist fields of thermite welding, civil maintenance welding and non-destructive testing of rails, for compliance with the Safety Management System and technical standards and to undertake technical audits and product inspections of manufactured track materials.

This role is currently based at Acacia Ridge, however, will move to Bowen Hills in the coming months. This position also involves frequent travel to assets across SEQ.

Key Responsibility:

• Provide specialist support to the Track Engineering Manager.
• Audit rail stress control, thermite welding, flashbutt welding, civil maintenance welding and non-destructive testing of rails on new construction and for maintenance works.
• Audit the manufacture of new track materials supplied by Quality inspections as necessary to ensure new track materials supplied to QR complies with technical standards, specifications, drawings and codes.
• Undertake specialist training and testing of workers including competency assessment as required including external consultancies.
• Review the field performance of track materials and specialist rail technology processes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Supervise major project work involving specialist rail technology and manufacturing.
• Review, develop, document and disseminate new and updated technical standards, manuals and procedures. 

About you:

Demonstrated success in training delivery, working with a variety of stakeholders in a complex environment to assure legislative, enterprise and learning governance is met, as well as:

• Current and clean drivers licence
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Attention to detail and the ability to consistently manage learner outcomes.
• Continuous improvement mindset to achieve successful learning outcomes.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with the ability to develop sound relationships with a diverse stakeholder group.
• Technical capability to meet role requirements

For further information, please read the Position Description click here

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, including:

• Base salary $137,086 + 12.75% super
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• 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

Sounds great! What’s next?

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Trackmaster via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 24th July 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.  

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

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