Track Team Leader Cairns

Youll connect Queensland. Well 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for aTeam Leaderto join our Regional Assets Track team located at ourCairns depot.

Benefits that Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Potential earnings up to $.75% super including penalties
• 9-day fortnight Mon - Fri Tues - Fri (3 day wkd every fortnight)
• General work hours: 0600 to 1500 in Summer & 0700 to 1600 in Winter
• Travel within roster on paid work time (accommodation provided travel allowance)
• All tools and uniform supplied
• Opportunities to upskill & further qualifications

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Purpose that counts.

As theTeam Leader you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a team of use your people skills to make sure all aspects of work is carried out safely and efficiently.

This position is constantly in the field so you must be able to work in challenging weather conditions and high temperatures.

Click here to view a Day in the Life of a Trackwork Team Leader

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and safely

• Supervising the daily operations of assigned workgroups
• Ensuring all plant and equipment receive regular servicing and maintenance
• Liaising with the TrackMaintenance Supervisor regarding daily work requirements
• Assisting tradespeople in providing mechanical maintenance support for machines as needed
• Performing administrative and record-keeping duties

People who count. We are looking to connect with someone with:

• Experience in track maintenance or construction activities and work planning
• Leadership people management and negotiation skills
• Problem solving and quality improvement skills
• A current opendrivers licence - essential

For further information please view the Position Description.

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 (AEST) Monday 17th November 2025.

To learn more about this opportunity please contactwith your specific enquiry.