Engineering Tradesperson

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

With a growing investment in rail, it's an exciting time to be part of the changing landscape of SEQ.

• Permanent position based in Ipswich
• Salary starts at $79,411 plus up to 12.75% superannuation
• Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel
• Ongoing support to develop your experience and skills
• Long-term career and stability with an industry leader
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we 'work safe' so that everyone goes 'home safe'
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options

Queensland Rail has a permanent vacancy for an experienced Fitter to join our team and work within our Ipswich depot. You will be required to service and maintain our Heritage Rollingstock which includes railmotors, wooden coaches, and steam locomotives based out of our Ipswich Workshops.

• Work with other fabricators or engineers on rollingstock modifications to ensure work is compliant with QR and industry standards
• Investigate and repair broken or fault components of rollingstock

• Fitter Trade Cert
• Previous experience in maintenance and/or rollingstock maintenance industry would be beneficial.

• Our standard working hours are from 0700 – 1600 9 day fortnight (76 hours) with an RDO every second Monday

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks, and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

We're a team of thousands and we're proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.