Vegetation Control Officer

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Purpose that counts.

As a Vegetation Control Officer you will play a critical role in ensuring effective and efficient vegetation management across Network North both on and off track in compliance with relevant legislation. You will be responsible for safely applying herbicides and delivering a cost-effective timely service while maintaining high standards of safety and environmental compliance.

This position is always in the field so you must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Herbicide Application:Efficiently operate the spray truck and other supplied equipment to apply herbicide to the permanent way station yards sidings and other infrastructure following the prepared spraying program.
• Equipment Maintenance:Perform basic maintenance on the spraying system pumps and plumbing. Coordinate servicing and repairs for the spray truck and related equipment to ensure they are in optimal working condition.
• Herbicide and Equipment Management:Manage the storage and inventory of herbicides and spraying equipment at your depot ensuring proper distribution and adherence to safety protocols. Maintain a clean and safe depot environment that meets audit requirements.
• Vegetation Inspections and Planning:Inspect vegetation within the Regional Network Managers area of control. Assist in preparing the annual district herbicide spray program and conduct annual audits of declared plants within the Network. Track the effectiveness of treatments applied to declared plants.

People who count. To be considered for this position you must:

• Previous experience working with herbicides is an advantage.

• An MR Licence is preferred.
• Flexibility to travel and work across the region.
• Availability for occasional night shifts.
• Ability to work autonomously within a small 2-person team.

For further information please view the fullPosition Description.

Hours and Salary

• The Vegetation Control team covers a large area of North Far North and West Queensland and substantial regional travel including overnight stays is required.
• Regional work typically follows a 9 days on 5 days off roster running from Tuesday to the following Wednesday including weekends. While working away you will receive a working away allowance as well as penalty rates for weekend work and overtime.
• In Townsville the roster is a 9-day fortnight Monday to workdays are 8.5 hours with potential overtime and night shifts based on business needs.
• This is a permanent opportunity with a starting base salary of $.75% superannuation plus shift penalties and allowances. Working the current roster there is the potential to earn over $110000 annually (including penalties and allowances).
• Overtime is available but must be approved in line with business requirements and our fatigue management policy.

Benefits that count. What Queensland Rail offers:

Were committed to supporting our team with a range of great benefits including:

• Permanent full-time rolewith one of Queenslands most respected employers
• Travel within roster on paid work time travel allowance & accommodation provided
• All tools and uniform supplied
• Opportunities to upskill & further qualifications
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport access
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support across career personal and family wellbeing

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams arePeople 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 its because of our differences that as a collective we achieve great advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.
Theres never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If youre ready to make a real impact and help shape our future we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by11:59 PM Tuesday 1st September 2026.

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