About us
We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based around safety and performance.
 
With a growing investment in rail it is an exciting time to be a part of the changing landscape of SEQ.

What Queensland Rail has to offer
•    Permanent position based in Ipswich
•    $79,000 plus up to 12.75% superannuation
•    Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel 
•    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’
•    Access to our new Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state 
•    Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
•    Salary packaging and novated leasing options

About the role
We have a vacancy for a niche position as a Carriage Builder based at the Ipswich depot.

The successful candidate would be required to repair, maintain the Heritage Rollingstock which is predominantly wooden coaches together with stripping them down, repairing a lot of the sub frames and rebuilding the carriages. There will also be overhaul work to be conducted in the near future.

To be successful in this role, you are required to hold a Trade Certificate in Carpentry or as a Cabinet Maker.

The hours of work are all dayshift, 7.00am – 4.00pm, working a 9-day fortnight. A small amount of overtime will be as required.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include
•    Work in a craftsman like manner to restore and then maintain heritage timber coaches, railmotors and other rollingstock, components and associated equipment
•    Carry out duties in a team environment, planning own work, taking responsibilities for work outcomes and identifying productivity improvements.
•    Undertake maintenance work on buildings and internal fixtures.
•    Provide for the day-to-day operation and be accountable for the continual improvement of service provided to meet customer requirements.
 
For further details please click here to view the Position Description
 
About you
•    Cabinet Maker or Carpenter Trade Qualification
•    A great knowledge in the manufacture, repair, maintenance and overhaul of Rollingstock, equipment and associated components is key to this role.
•    Sound knowledge of the requirements of Queensland Rail policies, rules, regulations and procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Act and Environmental Policies.
•    Be able to interpret technical instructions and drawings and work within a workgroup with minimal supervision.
•    You will have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
•    Rail experience would be desirable

Sounds great, what’s next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience, please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button.  Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Thursday the 22nd of August 2024.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Psychometric Assessment, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.

As Queensland Rail is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and members of other diverse groups to apply.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Louisa with your specific enquiry via email Louisa.Gilbert@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.