Track Inspector

What’s on offer?

• Permanent full-time role based at our Charters Towers depot
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Paid travel time within your roster + travel allowance
• All PPE and tools supplied
• A strong culture of safety – we work safe, so everyone gets home safe

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee infrastructure across an expansive corridor from Townsville to Mount Isa. The work is largely field-based and often carried out in remote areas and harsh weather conditions, so resilience, independence, and a strong safety mindset are essential.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting and maintaining track and infrastructure to meet safety and operational standards
• Conducting condition assessments and recording data in asset management systems
• Identifying, prioritising, and actioning defects and maintenance needs
• Coordinating emergency responses as required
• Supporting long-term corridor strategy development and planning
• Preparing and attending planning and management meetings
• Ensuring works are scoped, funded, and scheduled effectively

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About You

You’ll bring a strong understanding of track infrastructure and thrive in a role where you can work autonomously across a wide geographic area.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• A Queensland Rail Track Inspector qualification
• A current Driver’s Licence
• Strong experience with SAP and Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS)
• The ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region

Roster & Benefits

• 9/5 roster (9 days on, 5 days off) – enjoy a 5-day weekend every fortnight
• Standard hours: 6:00am – 3:00pm
• Flexibility to switch to a 9 day fortnight roster
• Classification: CI 4.1-CI4.3 + applicable penalties + 12.75% super
• Overtime available

If this seems like the ideal opportunity for you, don't hesitate to submit your application by clicking the apply button on our website before midnight on Thursday the 8th of May 2025.

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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.