Manager Traction Power Maintenance

Proudly Connecting Queensland for over 150 Years

Queensland Rail is one of the states most important transport organisations connecting communities industries and regions across Queensland. With a strong focus on safety reliability and customer service were committed to keeping Queensland moving.

We are currently seeking an experiencedManager Traction Power Maintenance to lead the maintenance performance and continuous improvement of our traction power systems across the network. This is a key leadership role supporting the safe and reliable operation of our rail services.

Benefits that Count:

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. Thats why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best including:

• Permanent full time Brisbane CBD based role.
• Salary range specific to candidates level of experience will be $negotiable plus 12.75% superannuation.
• Long-term career and stability with an industry leader.
• Free train travel to get you to and from work plus access to other free or discounts rail travel.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

The Manager Traction Power Maintenance provides leadership and direction to the traction power maintenance team ensuring the safe efficient and costeffective operation of all traction power assets. This role plays a critical part in supporting network reliability minimising service disruptions and delivering on Queensland Rails commitment to safety and customer service.

Key accountabilities

• Manage maintenance and fault rectification activities for traction power systems to meet operational performance targets.

• Provide strong leadership coaching and performance management to build a capable highperforming team.
• Ensure a proactive customerfocused approach to fault response to minimise delays and downtime.
• Support investigations into system faults and operational anomalies.
• Implement productivity and quality improvement processes aligned with Queensland Rails Quality Improvement Policy.
• Develop and manage operational budgets.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure traction power systems support Queensland Rails business and operational needs.

For more information please read through the position description

What you will bring to this role:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in managing maintenance operations with a strong customer focus.
• Substantial leadership and peoplemanagement skills.
• Extensive knowledge of traction power systems equipment and relevant standards.
• Experience in budget development and financial management.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.
Apply for the Manager Traction Power Maintenance roleREQ11813 via our website by clicking the apply button before11:59pm Thursday 20th August 2026.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments pre-employment health checks and background screenings which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity please contactBen Hoganvia email at