Plant Fitter

Role: Plant Fitter

Working out of the Townsville depot, you will maximise machine availability by maintaining, servicing, repairing, and performing approved modifications on Queensland Rail’s resurfacing plant fleet.

Responsibilities

• Carry out effective and efficient preventative maintenance
• Use troubleshooting methods to repair plant breakdowns
• Ensure work complies with Queensland Rail policies and safe work procedures
• Prepare and provide plant maintenance documentation and reports

What you’ll work on

• Ballast regulators, tamper-liners, and other essential civil plant equipment

Team & coverage

• Part of a dedicated team of 14 Plant Fitters and 1 Electrician
• Coverage across a diverse region from Rockhampton to Cairns, Townsville to Mt Isa, including Croydon to Normanton line

Requirements

• Mechanical Trade Certificate
• Current manual drivers’ licence
• Ability to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
• Reliable, safety-focused approach and pride in workmanship

Benefits / Conditions

• Permanent position
• Salary $95,000 plus 12.75% superannuation (base rate with penalties)
• Travel within roster is on paid work time (accommodation provided + daily travel allowance)
• PPE, tools, phone & shared vehicle supplied
• Paid opportunities to upskill while completing Certificate IV Engineering
• Opportunity to obtain MR & HR driver’s licence and CAT3 Driver qualification

Roster / Hours

• Two rosters across the region:
  • 9 on / 5 off while away (traveling Tuesday; working through the weekend; returning following Wednesday)
  • 9 day fortnight locally (Mon–Fri, then Mon–Thu)
• Flexibility to switch rosters when needed
• Meet at the depot and travel together from there on paid time

How to apply

Submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm Sunday 16th August 2026.