Bridgeworker (Labourer)
Townsville, QLD, AU, 4810
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
- Permanent full time role with an industry leader
- Potential to earn over $100,000 annually on current roster plus 12.75% super
- Travel within roster, on paid work time + travel allowance & accommodation
- All tools and uniform supplied
- Opportunities to upskill & further qualifications
- We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we work safe so that everyone goes home safe
- Home station negotiable – Townsville or Ayr
Click here to read about our full range of Benefits.
About the team
Our Regional Assets business are responsible for managing the maintenance the reliability of our rail network, ensuring it is safe and reliable for regional Queensland customers, communities and industries.
This position can either be based in Ayr or Townsville and sits within the Structures team consisting of eight Bridgeworkers reporting to a Team Leader. The team works together to cover the regions of the North Coast line from Rockhampton to Cairns, the Tablelands and Cairns to Forsayth.
About the role
As a Bridgeworker you will carry out maintenance and repair work on our structures, including steel, timber, and concrete bridges, as well as some drainage systems. You’ll be responsible for ensuring safe work practices are used and quality standards are met.
This position is always in the field so you must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and be comfortable working from heights.
For further information please view the Position Description here.
About you
- Must have current c class drivers licence
- Must have recent labouring / TA experience
- Must have a safety focused attitude
- Must be comfortable working from heights
Salary and roster
- The team generally work 9 on 5 off, travelling Monday returning the following Tuesday, giving you a 5 day weekend
- Starting salary: $100,000 including penalties and allowance plus 12.75% superannuation
If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, apply via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Wednesday the 30th of July 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. Please do not email applications to this email address.