Trainee Rail Infrastructure Maintainer

Infrastructure Maintainer

About ARTC

Keeping Australia moving and growing our network for the future brings immense opportunities.At ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation), we are one of the largest rail network owners in Australia. With more than 1,800 employees across 39 locations, we all work towards our common goal to link the nation and keep Australia moving. As the rail industry undergoes significant transformation, we've invested billions of dollars to build, expand and modernise our network to get freight off the road and onto rail, and we're not stopping. That's good for our customers, motorists, the environment, and communities.

About the Division / TeamOur Hunter Valley network primarily services the Hunter Valley coal chain - the world's largest thermal coal export operation - by providing an efficient and reliable rail transportation system between mines and the Port of Newcastle. We manage the movement of around 250 trains per day on our network. Around half of these being coal trains and the other half comprised of passenger services, as well as grain, general intermodal, and other bulk freight trains.

About the Opportunity

As a Rail Labourer, you will be operating and performing general maintenance activities associated heavy rail bound plant and equipment.

We will pay for all of your training and provide you with on-the-job mentoring in order for you to succeed. You need to have good written and oral communication skills together with the ability to work in a team environment whilst holding safety as a core value.

You will be happy to work outdoors in rain, hail or shine and won't be afraid to get your hands dirty and contribute to our team. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

• Carry out routine and ad-hoc maintenance duties on ARTC's network
• Undertake safeworking in-line with rules and procedures
• Participate in the On-Call roster at the provisioning centre.
• Participate and assist in problem solving associated with the asset performance or condition.

About You

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Drivers Licence - Class C
• Ability to actively collaborate within a team
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency - Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint an advantage
• Share our company value of No Harm
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work additional hours, be on-call and travel as required
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Previous rail and plant experience will be highly regarded
• Track examination and protection officer competencies will be highly regarded
• Civil experience will be considered
• HR licence
• Plant and equipment tickets

You will have access to a variety of benefits working with us, including but not limited to:

• Competitive remuneration
• An uncompromising commitment to a Zero-Harm working environment
• Fully paid on the job training
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
• Numerous financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits Including salary sacrifice option of novated leasing, discounts and support programs

Our Organisation and CultureWe foster an inclusive, values led culture and embrace diversity in all forms. Together, our people build a respectful, fair, and flexible workplace and we thrive on creating an environment where your hard work and achievements are recognised.

We have an uncompromising commitment to your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with ongoing development opportunities is important to us.

We rely on the diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented employees regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural background.

At ARTC, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a real difference for Australia's first peoples and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Come and join us at ARTC and experience belonging.

Apply NowIf this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Applications close: 6 October 2025

ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.