Trackworker

Req. Id: 10967

Date: 23 Jul 2026

Location:

Ayr, QLD, AU, 4807

Company: Queensland Rail

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. Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress by watching our short video here.

Benefits that Count. What Queensland Rail has to offer:

Potential earnings of $85,000 plus 12.75% superannuation – including penalties

9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri, Mon-Thurs), 0700 to 1600 year round

Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodation

Paid training and ongoing support including Cert II in Rail Infrastructure

Opportunity to gain a First Aid certificate, High Risk Work Licence (DG) & (LF) & Working Safely at Heights ticket.

All PPE & tools supplied

Purpose that Counts.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trackworker to join our Regional Assets, Track team located at our Ayr depot.

As a Trackworker you will be responsible for performing heavy manual labour duties including replacing railway sleepers and a variety of other track maintenance tasks.

This position is responsible for performing heavy manual labour duties including replacing railway sleepers and a variety of other track maintenance tasks. This position is constantly in the field so you must be able to work in 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

People who Count.

We are looking to connect with someone who Is reliable, safety-focused individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive team. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

Recent experience in a manual handling, labouring or TA type role

Ability to pass cognitive & psychomotor testing for associated rail qualifications

HC truck licence & excavator ticket advantageous

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

HC truck licence and excavator operator ticket are advantageous.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm Wednesday 5th August 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jelena Nikolovski with your specific enquiry via Jelena.Nikolovski@qr.com.au