Carpenter

About us
We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based around safety and performance.
 
With a growing investment in rail it is an exciting time to be a part of the changing landscape of SEQ.

What Queensland Rail has to offer
•    Long-term career and stability with an industry leader 
•    We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’
•    Access to our new Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state 
•    Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment
•    Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
•    Salary packaging and novated leasing options

About the role
Our SEQ Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Carpenter to join the team in Brisbane. As a carpenter you will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs to Queensland Rail Facilities assets (houses, depots, stations, equipment rooms, etc.) to the standard which ensures safe and reliable operation to compliance / legislative requirements, maintenance and stakeholders standards.

This is a permanent position and is based southside of Brisbane.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include
•    Work in a team environment (either individually or in a team), planning own work, taking responsibility for work outcomes and identifying productivity improvements
•    Consult with management and stakeholders in making decisions directly effecting programmed work, Facilities assets and customers' requirements 
•    Undertake work activities and create notifications using software applications
•    Ensure carpentry works are carried out in accordance with the Building Code of Australia, National Construction Code, Queensland Building Construction Code, relevant standards and regulations

For further details please click here to view the Position Description

Hours and Salary
This role will require you to work day, night, and weekend shifts across a 2 week roster. 

A Facilities Carpenter earns between $90,000 - $110,000 working on the current roster. This includes the allowances and penalty rates for weekend and afternoon/night shifts. Overtime is also available.

Please note - there is an on-call requirement for this role. You will be required to be on-call for a period of 1 week every 5-9 weeks.
 
About you
•    Carpenters Trade Qualification
•    Substantial level of knowledge of carpentry work in accordance with the Building Code of Australia, National Construction Code and all relevant standards and regulations
•    Experience reading plans, drawings and specifications
•    Sound level of skill in the use of electronic devices
•    Excellent communication skills – with ability to establish and develop working relationships
•    Ability to be agile and highly adaptable to changing plans/ targets

Sounds great, what’s next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience, please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button.  Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Tuesday the 22nd of October 2024.

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.

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.

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 require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Louisa Gilbert via the email below.

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