Plant Fitter
2 days ago
Company description:
Queensland Rail's purpose is to provide a customer-focused, safe, reliable, on-time, value for money rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with the public transport system. The organisation's vision is connecting communities through a modern, world-class rail service.
Job description:
You'll connect Queensland. We'll connect you to an amazing career.
Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.
What Queensland Rail has to offer:
- Permanent position with an industry leader
- Travel within roster on paid work time (accommodation provided + generous daily travel allowance)
- PPE, tools, phone & shared vehicle supplied
- Get paid to upskill whilst you complete a Certificate IV Engineering
- We pride ourselves on our safety culture, we work safe so that everyone goes home safe
Your opportunity
Working out of our Bohle depot, your role is to maximise machine availability by efficiently maintaining, servicing, repairing and performing approved modifications on our world-class resurfacing fleet. This includes ballast regulators, tamper-liners, and other essential civil plant equipment.
We are a dedicated team of 14 skilled Plant Fitters and 1 Electrician, covering a vast and diverse area stretching from Rockhampton to Cairns, Townsville to Mt Isa, and including the Croydon to Normanton line.
In this role you will:
- Carry out effective and efficient preventative maintenance
- Practice effective troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdowns
- Ensure all aspects of work are compliant with Queensland Rail's policies and safe work procedures
- Prepare and provide plant maintenance documentation and reports
We are committed to the growth and development of our team. In addition to the training mentioned above, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills further by obtaining an MR & HR driver's license, as well as a CAT3 Driver qualification.
Hours and Salary
- Working the current roster on the base rate including penalties you can expect a salary of $120,000 plus 12.75% superannuation
The team work throughout the region and operate on two rosters:
Whilst away they are on a 9 on 5 off roster - travelling Tuesday working through the weekend on penalty rates and return the following Wednesday
Whilst working locally the team operate on a 9 day fortnight - Monday to Friday, then Monday to Thursday
There is flexibility to switch rosters when you need
- All travel is on work time. You meet at the depot and travel together from there on paid time
About you
- Must have a Mechanical Trade Certificate
- Must hold a current manual drivers' licence
- Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
For further information please click here to view the Position Description.
We look forward to hearing from motivated individuals who are ready to make an impact and work as part of a dedicated team
Apply for the Plant Fitter role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Wednesday 15th of October 2025.
Benefits that Count
All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best.
QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership
And more Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.
Your journey matters. Make it with us.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.
We're a team of thousands and we're proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. Like the communities of Queensland, there is a home for everyone at Queensland Rail.
We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to all. If you would like to discuss how we can support your application via reasonable adjustments, please contact Nancy Sanday via email
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