Systems Maintainer

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll 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 a Systems Maintainer to join our Signalling team based at our Qantas Drive depot, with travel around the SEQ Network required.

In the role of a Systems Maintainer, your responsibilities will include installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical signalling equipment within the Southeast Queensland (SEQ) rail network. You will be part of a team comprising both electrical and mechanical signal maintenance experts collaborating closely. Your work will involve a diverse range of rail-specific infrastructure, including Points Machines, Level Crossings, and Pedestrian Crossing Mechanisms.

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Work a 9-day fortnight dayshift, rostered nightshift when required


• Complete Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling if not already obtained


• A starting salary of $72,000 with potential earning up to $120,000 - including penalties (based on qualifications) + superannuation


• Travel on paid work time including expenses


• All PPE and uniform supplied


• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’

In this role you will

• Assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical signalling equipment


• Participate in On Call roster and be required to travel throughout SEQ network


• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with WH&S requirements


• Undertake accurate and timely administrative and recording duties


• Review and improve current work procedures and practices


• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required.

 For further information about this role click here

 About you

• Must have a current drivers’ licence


• Have a mechanical aptitude


• Already possess or willing to complete Certificate III in Mechanical Rail Signalling


• Team players who can be relied upon to work autonomously


• Demonstrated commitment to safety

Please apply to Systems Maintainer (11351) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) by 24th of June 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 also include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks, if this applies to the pre-employment requirements for this role.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Ryan with your enquiry via [email protected]   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.