Trainee Protection Officer

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Location : Sarina & Rockhampton

Salary : $67,000 - $70,000 + Relevant Penalties & Allowances

  • Opportunity to start your career with Australia's largest rail freight operator
  • Entry level role with opportunity for progression
  • No experience necessary
  • Gain a nationally recognised Certificate II in Track Protection - all training provided

About the opportunity :

Aurizon Network is seeking safety-focused, flexible, and enthusiastic applicants to join as Trainee Track Protection Officers, based in Sarina or Rockhampton. These are 18-month fixed-term full-time positions, with the possibility of becoming permanent upon successful completion of the traineeship.

Our Worksite Protection team specialises in track protection, ensuring the safety of workers on track across various sites and clients, both internal and external.

We manage multiple workgroups with rail traffic, traveling to over 25 shutdown closures annually across all systems, with durations up to 5 days.

Key challenges include covering vast distances, requiring teamwork and effective communication with Network Control, Responsible Workers, and other Protection Officers.

As you develop in the role, you will support Protection Officers in managing worksites proactively and autonomously to prevent incidents.

What are we looking for?

  • A positive attitude and strong safety commitment
  • Willingness to work away from home for up to 10 days at a time
  • Availability for day, night shifts, and weekends
  • Flexibility with rosters, e.g., 9 days on/5 off or 5 days on/2 off
  • Enjoyment of travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions
  • Ability to work in a small team
  • Completion of testing, medical, reference checks, and holding a C-Class QLD Manual or P2 driver's license (preferred)

Our Recruitment Process :

  • Online testing
  • In-person interview and testing
  • Cat 2 rail medical
  • Traffic history check
  • Reference checks over 5 years

Successful candidates will start on Monday, 3rd November 2025. Please check your email regularly for updates.

What we offer you :

At Aurizon, we support employee development and offer long-term career opportunities across our national operations.

Some benefits include :

  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Mentoring and training programs
  • Discounts on health insurance, travel, gyms, vehicles, and retail brands
  • Parental leave and superannuation booster

About Aurizon :

Aurizon is Australia's leading rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company, delivering over 250 million tonnes of commodities annually, connecting miners, producers, and markets nationwide.

Diverse and inclusive culture :

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance environment that values every employee. Join us for a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.

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