Trackworker

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.

Benefits that Count. 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
• We promote development in our team. You’ll have the opportunity to complete First Aid certificate and various mobile plant tickets.
• 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.

Purpose that Counts.

We are excited to offer a permanent full-time opportunity for a Trackworker 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

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

People who Count.

We are looking to connect with someone who Is reliable, safety-focused individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive team. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• the capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
• Recent experience in a manual handling or physical labouring type role
• strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team player attitude
• commitment to maintaining a high standard of safety at all times
• flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required
• C class licence as a minimum

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

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm Sunday 4th January 2026.

 To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jelena Nikolovski with your specific enquiry via Jelena.Nikolovski@qr.com.au