Bridgeworker / Labourer

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.

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Full time role with an industry leader – initial contract until 31.12.25 with potential for extension
• Travel within roster, on paid work time + travel allowance
• Paid training and support to gain relevant industry qualifications
• All PPE & uniform supplied
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’

Click here to read about our full range of benefits.

About the team

 
This role is based in Charters Towers and is part of the Structures team, which includes four dedicated Bridgeworkers who report through to the Team Leader. The team work together to cover the regions of northwestern Queensland on the Mount Isa line.

About the role

As a Bridgeworker you will carry out maintenance and repair work on our structures, including steel, timber, and concrete bridges, as well as some drainage systems. You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe work practices are used and quality standards are met.

This position is always in the field so you must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be comfortable working from heights. 

For further information please view the Position Description here.

Salary and roster

• The team works 9 on 5 off, travelling Monday and returning the following Tuesday, giving you a 5 day weekend
• Potential annual salary of $100,000 including penalties and allowances + 12.75% super

About you

• Must have an unrestricted drivers licence
• Must have recent labouring / TA experience
• Must have the capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
• Must have a safety focused attitude
• Must be comfortable working at heights 
• Mobile plant tickets and experience advantageous 

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, apply via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Thursday the 17th of April 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.