Senior Mechanical Systems Maintainer

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.

Why Queensland Rail?

At Queensland Rail, we are committed to offering our employees long-term career stability and professional growth. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Job Security: A permanent, full-time position with an industry leader.
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a total fixed salary of $182,000 (including super).
• Comprehensive Training: Paid training and continuous support to enhance your skills and career development.
• Safety First: We pride ourselves on our safety culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’
• Uniform & PPE Provided: All personal protective equipment and uniforms are supplied.
• Employee Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering a range of holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs

For further info please click here to view our employee benefits.
 

About the team
 
You’ll be part of the Mackay Wayside team, based at our Mackay depot, where we maintain and repair signalling equipment across the Mackay district. You’ll work alongside a talented group of maintainers and electricians to keep the rail network running smoothly.

About the role

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Lead the onsite installation, maintenance and repair of trackside systems equipment
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with WH&S requirements and legislative policies
• Implement, co-ordinate and manage worksite safe working & environmental protection
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specifications and standards
• Maintain all records and associated documentation relating to quality of works performed, inspection & test plans and costing systems

 For further info please click here to view the Position Description.

 About you

We’re looking for a motivated, experienced individual who brings:

• Certificate III Mechanical Rail Signalling 
• C Class Drivers Licence
• Leadership experience
• Experience managing worksites 

 Work hours

• Typically, you’ll work a 9/5 roster from 07:15 AM to 04:15 PM, with a 5-day weekend every fortnight.
• All travel is paid for on work time, and we provide work vehicles and accommodation for when you’re working away.
• You’ll receive an additional tax-free allowance of $130 per night when working away from home.

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

Apply for the Signal Electrician role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Tuesday 4th of March 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.