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Job Details

Full-time
$69,000 - $85,000 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Annual leave
Uniform provided
Free food

Qualifications

Dogging Ticket
Certificate III
First Aid Certification
Work Safely at Heights
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Req. Id: 11475

Date: 2 Jul 2026

Location:

Rockhampton, QLD, AU, 4700

Company: Queensland Rail

You’ll connect Queensland, we’ll connect you to an amazing career!

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Trackworker (Labourer) to join our Central West team on a full-time basis. Working from Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a field-based team maintaining track infrastructure across remote areas including the lines between Emerald to Winton and Emerald to Clermont.

As a Trackworker, you will carry out heavy manual tasks including sleeper replacement and general rail maintenance. The role requires working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme conditions, and frequent travel away from home while on shift.

What Queensland Rail has to offer
• Full-time base annual salary of $69,000+ 12.75% super – Potential earnings of $85,000 including penalties.
• Paid training and ongoing support - including Cert III in Rail Infrastructure
• All PPE & tools supplied

About the role
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 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

Roster and Travel
This role requires regular travel throughout the region. You will also be required to work on a rostered schedule, which may include patterns such as 9 days on, 5 days off. Flexibility and availability to meet these requirements is essential.

About you
• Recent experience in a manual handling or physical labouring type 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

Sounds good?

Please apply to Trackworker (11475) via our website by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 16th July 2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

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

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.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Natasha Neuendorf via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Natasha Neuendorf with your specific enquiry on 0436967743 or email [email protected]. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.

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