Cairns Maintainer 2

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Overview

You'llconnect Queensland.We'llconnect you to an amazing career.

We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance

What Queensland Rail has to offer
  • Initial Fixed term position 11thAugust 2026 based at Portsmith Depot
  • Potential to earn over $115,000
  • Work a 8-day fortnight
  • On going training will be provided
  • Strong focus on safety – we 'work safe' every day to ensure everyone goes 'home safe'
  • Work with an experienced, supportive and engaged team
  • All PPE & uniform supplied
About the role

Join our team in Cairns and play a hands-on role in keeping Queensland's Travel & Tourism Rollingstock fleet safe, reliable and ready for service. In this role, you'll carry out preventative maintenance, repairs and fault-finding across a variety of rollingstock, including supporting the world-renowned Kuranda Scenic Railway – a service that delivers one of Australia's most iconic rail journeys.

This is a great opportunity to combine your mechanical or carpentry trade skills with a role that helps showcase Far North Queensland to visitors from around the globe, all while working in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities
  • Carry out preventative maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on Traveltrain rollingstock, predominantly Kuranda Scenic Railway trains.
  • Support carriage overhaul and refurbishment programs.
  • Respond to in-service defects, derailments and incidents to minimise customer impact.
  • Maintain safety standards and contribute to a clean, safe depot environment.
  • Accurately record maintenance data in enterprise systems.

Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities : 'Position Description'

Qualifications
  • Skilled in preventative and unscheduled maintenance, fault finding and repair on rollingstock.
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a depot team.
  • Knowledgeable in derailment and accident recovery, safety, environmental and quality practices.
  • Must hold a current National Driver's Licence (Class C)
  • Hold a Mechanical Engineering Trade Certificate
Hours and Salary

This position offers a 8-day fortnight roster. With the current roster, and allowances you have the potential to earn over $115,000 annually plus 12.75% superannuation.

Next steps

Please apply to Cairns Maintainer 2 (Mech / Carpenter via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11 : 59pm (GMT+10 : 00 Brisbane) Sunday 31st August 2025.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, 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 Kayley Gayton via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kayley Gayton with your specific enquiry on or email Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.

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