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.

Benefits that Count. What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• 9 day fortnight - Monday to Friday with every second Friday off (3 day weekend)
• You can expect an annual salary of $115,000 + 12.75% super (dependant on quals & experience)
• Travel on paid work time including expenses
• Paid training and support to develop your experience
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• All PPE & uniform supplied
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’

Please click here for our full range of employee benefits.

Your opportunity.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Maintainer to join our Regional Assets North, Wayside Systems team based at our Townsville depot.

As a Systems Maintainer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of Queensland Rail’s mechanical signalling equipment. Based within a skilled, multidisciplinary signalling team, you’ll support a broad region stretching from Townsville to St Lawrence, and as far north as Cairns and Kuranda.

To be considered you must hold a Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling and a current driver’s licence.

Purpose that Counts.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical signalling equipment
• Assisting with maintenance and repair of standby generator plants
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with WH&S standards
• Accurately completing administrative and record-keeping tasks
• Contributing to the improvement of existing work procedures and practices
• Reporting on completed tasks against scheduled maintenance plans

People who Count.

We are looking to connect with someone who Is reliable, safety-focused individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive team. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A strong mechanical aptitude
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
• Flexibility to travel across regional Queensland as needed
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required

Please click here to view the Position Desctiption.

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

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm Sunday 9th November  2025.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jelena Nikolovski with your specific enquiry via Jelena.Nikolovski@qr.com.au