Team Leader

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

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Long-term career and stability with an industry leader
• Overtime is available but must be approved in line with our fatigue management policy
• Professional development opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs

About the team:

Our SEQ network maintenance team are an integral part of managing the maintenance and reliability of our SEQ rail network, ensuring the track is safe and reliable for the people of Queensland. 

As a Team Leader working from our Redbank Track Depot working with the Production Team - South, you will supervise a small team in day to day operations and ensure they are fully resourced for each job. At times you will be required to act as Track Production Supervisor. The key focus is ensuring a safety focused team, followed by ensuring a timely and high-quality service is met.

Daily overview:

• Collect work list and ensure all the correct equipment is in the truck or getting to site.
• Ensure the team are working safely and with the appropriate PPE.
• Ensure the team are working to the standard expected, you are held accountable for the quality of the completed works.
• Liaise with the Supervisor on how works are progressing and problem solve issues.

For further information please click here to view the Position Description

Hours:

• Monday to Friday day shift. Usually 0700 - 1530
• Nights every 2nd Monday and Tuesday
• Weekends 0600 – 1630
• Roughly every second weekend either rostered or overtime
• Travel outside of SEQ cyclically for up to 5 nights at a time

We are looking for:

• Passion for ensuring a safe work environment
• Track maintenance experience
• Leadership experience
• Proactive approach and initiative to solve problems

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 Team Leader role Req 11199 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm Friday 24th April 2026.

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.