Trackworker (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
 

• Working the current roster potential earnings of $95,000 plus 12.75% super – including penalties
• 9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri, Mon-Thurs) - 0600 to 1500 during the summer months & 0700 to 1600 in winter
• Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodation
• Paid training and ongoing support including Cert II in Rail Infrastructure
• All PPE & tools supplied
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’

Please click here for our full range of employee benefits.

 

About the role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Labourer to join our dedicated Track team based in Hughenden. This team is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the railway track around the Hughenden area and beyond.

As a Trackworker, you'll perform heavy manual labouring type tasks, such as replacing railway sleepers and a variety of other track maintenance activities.

This position is constantly in the field so you must be able to work in challenging weather conditions and high temperatures.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the repair and maintenance of the railway track
• Carry out manual labour duties, including flood repairs and emergency work
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently

About you
 

• Based within the local area and have the capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
• Recent experience in a manual handling or physical labouring type role
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• You are committed to maintaining a high standard of safety at all times
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required
• Must have C class licence as a minimum

We promote development in our team and in addition to the above-mentioned training you will have the opportunity to gain a First Aid certificate and various mobile plant tickets.

Click here to view our QR Track team video and here to view the full Position Description.

Apply for the Trackworker role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Sunday the 6th 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.