Cairns Maintainer II (MechCarp)

Youllconnect you to an amazing career.

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 on safety and performance

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Fixed term (until 18th of October 2027 with possibility for extension) fulltime position based at our Portsmith Depot in Cairns
• Potential to earn over $115000
• Work an 8-day fortnight
• On going training will be provided
• Strong focus on safety we work safe every day to ensure everyone goes home safe
• Work with an experienced supportive and engaged team
• All PPE & uniform supplied

About the role:

Join our team in Cairns and play a hands-on role in keeping Queenslands Travel & Tourism Rollingstock fleet safe reliable and ready for this role youll carry out preventative maintenance repairs and fault-finding across a variety of rollingstock including supporting the world-renowned Kuranda Scenic Railway a service that delivers one of Australias most iconic rail journeys.

This is a great opportunity to combine your mechanical or carpentry trade skills with a role that helps showcase Far North Queensland to visitors from around the globe all while working in a supportive team environment.

Purpose That Counts Some of the responsibilities of the role:

• Carry out preventative maintenance repairs and fault-finding on Traveltrain rollingstock predominantly Kuranda Scenic Railway trains.
• Support carriage overhaul and refurbishment programs.
• Respond to in-service defects derailments and incidents to minimise customer impact.
• Maintain safety standards and contribute to a clean safe depot environment.
• Accurately record maintenance data in enterprise systems.

Position Description

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Skilled in preventative and unscheduled maintenance fault finding and repair on rollingstock.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a depot team.
• Knowledgeable in derailment and accident recovery safety environmental and quality practices.
• Must hold a current National Drivers Licence (Class C)
• Must hold a Mechanical Engineering Trade Certificate

Hours and Salary:

This position offers an 8-day fortnight roster. With the current roster and allowances you have the potential to earn over $115000 annually plus 12.75% superannuation.

Sounds great whats next

Please apply via our website by clicking onto the Apply button by 11:59pm (GMT10:00 Brisbane)Sunday 30th of August 2026.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment 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 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 contactLiam McKeownvia the email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Liam McKeownwith your specific enquiry on email Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.