Senior Mechanical Signalling 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.

Why Queensland Rail?

At Queensland Rail, we are committed to offering our employees long-term career stability and professional growth. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Job Security: A permanent, full-time position with an industry leader.
• QR Rail House: 3 bedroom stand alone house in Cloncurry
• Comprehensive Training: Paid training and continuous support to enhance your skills and career development.
• Safety First: We pride ourselves on our safety culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’
• Uniform & PPE Provided: All personal protective equipment and uniforms are supplied.
• Employee Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering a range of holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs

For further info please click here to view our employee benefits.
 

About the team
 
You’ll be part of the Mt Isa Line Operational Services team, based at our Cloncurry depot, where we maintain and repair signalling equipment across the Mt Isa Line district. You’ll work alongside a talented group of maintainers and electricians to keep the rail network running smoothly.

About the role

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Lead the onsite installation, maintenance and repair of trackside systems equipment
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with WH&S requirements and legislative policies
• Implement, co-ordinate and manage worksite safe working & environmental protection
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specifications and standards
• Maintain all records and associated documentation relating to quality of works performed, inspection & test plans and costing systems

 For further info please click here to view the Position Description.

 About you

We’re looking for a motivated, experienced individual who brings:

• Certificate III Mechanical Rail Signalling 
• C Class Drivers Licence
• Leadership experience
• Experience managing worksites 

 Work hours

• Typically, you’ll work a 8/6 roster from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM, with a 6-day weekend every fortnight.
• All travel is paid for on work time, and we provide work vehicles and accommodation for when you’re working away.
• You’ll receive an additional tax-free allowance of $130 per night when working away from home.

We look forward to hearing from motivated individuals who are ready to make an impact and work as part of a dedicated team!

Apply for the Senior Mechanical Systems Maintainer role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Tuesday the 5th of August 2025.

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 include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Nancy Sanday via email at nancy.sanday@qr.com.au

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.