Plant Fitter

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.

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Inital fixed term contract with an industry leader
• Travel within roster on paid work time(accommodation provided generous daily travel allowance)
• PPE tools and phone supplied
• Get paid to upskill whilst you complete a Certificate IV Engineering
• We pride ourselves on our safety culture wework safeso that everyonegoes home safe

Your opportunity

Working out of our Toowoomba depot your role is to maximise machine availability by efficiently maintaining servicing repairing and performing approved modifications on our world-class resurfacing fleet earthmoving machinery specialised rail vehicles and various smaller plant and equipment.

We are a dedicated team of 10 skilled Plant Fitters and 3 electricians covering a vast and diverse area stretching from Laidley to Charleville and Warwick to Goondiwindi.

In this role you will:

• Carry out effective and efficient preventative maintenance
• Practice effective troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdowns
• Ensure all aspects of work are compliant with Queensland Rails policies and safe work procedures
• Prepare and provide plant maintenance documentation and reports

We are committed to the growth and development of our addition to the training mentioned above youll have the opportunity to enhance your skills further by obtaining a HR truck drivers license.

Hours and Salary

• Working the standard roster on the base rate you can expect a salary of $85000 plus overtime and penalties as well as a 12.75% superannuation

• There is flexibility to have various rosters which can be standard 5 days one week and four the next or a 9 days straight and 5 off up to 12 days straight living in motel at our other locations
• All travel is on work time. You start and finish at the Toowoomba depot

About you

• Must have a Mechanical Trade Certificate 3 prefer Diesel Fitter
• Must hold a current manual drivers licence
• Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland

We look forward to hearing from motivated individuals who are ready to make an impact and work as part of a dedicated team!

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.

• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2000 exclusive discounts and services

• Prioritise your physical emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services

• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport

• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees

• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership

And more!Click hereto see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Plant Fitter(11118) via our website by clicking onto the Apply button by 11:59pm (GMT10:00 Brisbane) Wednesday 29th April 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

Youmust applyfor vacancies via the internal People Connect solution Click here for more information

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 contactNatasha Neuendorfvia the phone number or email below.

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