Bridgeworker

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

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a Trackworker, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. 

Your opportunity
As a Bridgeworker you will play a vital role in carrying out maintenance tasks on our structures such as the repair of steel bridges including drainage work. You are responsible for ensuring safe working practices are adhered to and quality work standards are achieved. 

This position is always in the field therefore you must be happy to work in a variety of weather conditions. There is also regular travelling and working away across the district primarily between Wyreema to Wallangarra and out to Thallon. This position sits within our Warwick Structures Teams where you will work with a supportive, engaged, and tightknit team of up to seven Bridgeworkers. 

This role is ideal for people who:

• Are based in Warwick and can travel and work throughout regional Queensland.
• Experience in manual handling and physical labour is a plus, but the right attitude matters most.
• Hold a C class driver's licence
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Are comfortable working in various weather conditions, including hot temperatures.

About you

• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Labouring / any trade assistant experience 
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends
• Front-end loader, excavator, skid steer, truck licence, or other licences/ tickets are desirable.

This role offers:

• Base of $66,000 ($33/hr) with earnings up to $85,000 Inc penalty rates and a generous superannuation scheme 
• 9-day fortnight - 0700 to 1600 (Mon-Fri one week, Mon-Thur following)
• Paid training and ongoing support 
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’
• Work with an experienced, supportive and engaged team
• Uniform, tools to perform your duties and training supplied by Queensland rail 

For further information please view the Position Description here. 

Your journey matters. Make it with us.
 

Please apply to Bridgeworker (9128) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 23rd February 2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Natasha Neuendorf via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Natasha Neuendorf with your specific enquiry on 0436967743 or email natasha.neuendorf@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.