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
 

• Potential annual salary of over $100,000 plus 12.75% super – including penalties
• Block working roster - 9 days on / 5 days off or 8 days on / 6 days off
• Home station: Rockhampton, working across the Central West region between Emerald and Winton, and Emerald and Clermont
• Travel within roster, on paid work time (accommodation provided + travel allowance)
• Opportunities to upskill & gain further qualifications, including Protection Officer and Cat 3 Driver certifications
• All PPE & tools supplied
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits including Fitness Passport and QRI Lifestyle discounts

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Trackworker (Labourer) to join our Central West team on a full-time basis. Working from Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a field-based team maintaining track infrastructure across remote areas including the lines between Emerald to Winton and Emerald to Clermont.

As a Trackworker, you will carry out heavy manual tasks including sleeper replacement and general rail maintenance. The role requires working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme conditions, and frequent travel away from home while on shift.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the repair and maintenance of railway track and associated infrastructure
• Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with procedures
• Travel and perform outdoor work across regional Queensland, including emergency response works such as flood repairs

About you

• Previous experience in manual labour or physically demanding work environments
• Ability to work safely and follow procedures in remote or challenging conditions
• A strong team player with effective communication skills
• Capacity to travel for extended periods while on roster
• Willingness to work weekends or overtime as required
• Licences or competencies such as truck licence, excavator, skid steer, or front-end loader are desirable
• Willingness and ability to obtain qualifications including Protection Officer and Cat 3 Driver certification

You’ll also have the opportunity to gain a First Aid certificate, High Risk Work Licence (DG and LF), and Working Safely at Heights ticket as part of your development pathway.

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

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 Trackworker role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Sunday the 20th of July 2025.

Benefits that Count 

 All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best.  

• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services 

• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services 

• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport 

• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees 

• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership 

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees. 
 

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 Kayley Gayton via email at kayley.gayton@qr.com.au.