Trackworker

**Req. Id**:10193

**Date**:19 Sept 2025

**Location**:Toowoomba, QLD, AU, 4350

**Company**:Queensland Rail

**You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.**
- We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Trackworker to join our **Toowoomba**based Track Team, who look after the track maintenance between Rosewood - Miles.

**What Queensland Rail has to offer**
- Potential earnings up to $80,000 plus 12.75% superannuation - including penalties. Base Rate of $66,000
- 9-day fortnight generally between the hours of 0700 to 1600
- Travel on paid work time including expenses & accommodation
- Complete Cert II & III in Rail Infrastructure - Track
- All PPE & tools supplied

**About the role**
As a Trackworker you will be responsible for performing heavy manual labour activities which can include replacing railway sleepers and a variety of other railway track maintenance activities. This position is constantly in the field so you must be able to work in a variety of challenging weather conditions and high temperatures.

**In this role you will**:

- Assist in the repair and maintenance of the railway track
- Perform outdoor labouring duties throughout the region (including flood repair and other emergency work)
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently

**About you**
- Recent experience in a manual handling or physical labouring role
- Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to safety
- Must have capacity to travel and work within Regional Queensland
- Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required

We promote development in our team and in addition to the above-mentioned training you will have the opportunity to gain a First Aid certificate, High Risk Work Licence (DG) & (LF) & Working Safely at Heights ticket.

**FAQ**
- Is travel on paid work time? Yes
- Where do we stay when working away? Provided local accommodation, where possible a self-contained apartment with facilities to allow for cooking
- Are all meals provided? Included in working away allowance
- Are uniforms supplied? Yes
- Do I need my own tools? No
- How many weeks annual leave? 4 weeks
- Is ongoing training provided? Yes
- Can I leave my personal vehicle at the depot when away? Yes

**Your journey matters. Make it with us.**

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.