Trackworker

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Our track team is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Labourer to join our local team based in Innisfail.

This is an exciting entry level position to kick-start your rail career and join an expanding busy team that continues to grow.  

The Innisfail Track team is responsible for maintaining our rail network around the Cairns region including to Kuranda and beyond with the opportunity to explore QLD as you’ll be required from time to time to work away from your home station. This position doesn’t have any pre-employment requirements other than a Drivers Licence. However you must be hardworking and have a proven ability to work within a team for extended periods.

Benefits working with Queensland Rail include;

• A sought after 9-day fortnight
• Permanent Position
• Paid training and ongoing support to develop your experience and skills
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’

About you;

• To be successful in progressing you MUST hold a current manual C Class Drivers licence
• A hard working nature and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• You must have a strong commitment to safety – your safety and the safety of those around you
• Recent experience in a manual handling or physical role, within a fast paced operational environment
• This role involves some travel, so having the flexibility to travel throughout the regions is also required

Hours and salary

The starting base salary for this position is $66,149 plus 12.75% super. Working on the current 9-day fortnight (78 hours) you can expect to earn over $80,000.

Sounds great what’s next?

Please apply to Trackworker (9106) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 9th February 2025.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

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

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Kayley Gayton via the phone number or email below.

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