Traction Lineperson

Connect Your Career to Queensland Rail's Proud Legacy

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a Traction Linesperson, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career.

Benefits that Count

• Competitive salary (average $130k-$150k)
• Permanent Full time position
• Relocation Benefits are being offered
• 4-week Rotational working cycle, 2 weeks dayshift & 2 weeks nightshift, plus intermittent weekends as required
• Occasional travel on paid work time including expenses
• Generous super and training programs
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• Holistic health and wellbeing programs

Your opportunity

As a Traction Linesperson, you'll play a crucial role in the safety and efficiency of our overhead traction power equipment, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our rail infrastructure. Joining our South-east Queensland team, you'll cover a vast track network and have a few different locations of depots that can be offered.

Progress that Matters

Be part of the team transforming Queensland's rail future. We're delivering major projects like Cross River Rail and the Gold Coast Faster Rail Project.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Installing, maintaining and repairing overhead traction power equipment, such as overhead lines, wires and components
• Implementing and coordinating traction system isolation and safety protocols during maintenance and repair activities
• Conducting regular inspections and testing traction power assets to ensure compliance with technical and safety standards
• Recording and reporting on asset condition, maintenance activities and equipment performance
• Collaborating with team members to review and improve work procedures for quality and efficiency

This role will be ideal for people who:

• Have proven experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead traction power equipment.
• A strong knowledge of high-voltage operating procedures, safe working practices, and Workplace Health and Safety Act regulations
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrive in a team environment.

For more information, please read through the position description.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Hold an Electrical Linesperson License
• Possess a 'C' class driver licence

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for the Traction Linesperson, Req 10313 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm Friday 24th October 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 Ben Hogan via email at ben.hogan@qr.com.au