Fitter

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection and everything we achieve is made possible by you. 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 around safety and performance.

Benefits that Count

• Fixed term opportunity at Bowen Hills
• Start at the depot and travel to job locations on paid work time
• All tools and uniform supplied
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’
• 41.16 per hour plus shift penalty rates – all shifts have penalty rates, please see below for more details. 12.75% super
• Four weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading

About our Team

Our SEQ Network Assets business delivers infrastructure services, construction, maintenance, asset management and development across our 700 kilometres of rail network across South East Queensland, stretching from Varsity Lakes in the South to Gympie in the North, from Moreton Bay in the East and inland to Rosewood in the west.

Our Signalling Maintenance Team are currently seeking a Fitter to carry out the installation, overhaul and minor fabrication of equipment associated with wayside mechanical signalling systems on a full-time temporary basis.

Some of the key responsibilities will include :

Please see Position Description for more details

What you will bring to the role :

Shifts :

3 week rotating roster, 4 day week Mon – Fri. Rostered off on weekends with overtime shifts available.

Week 1 Mornings - 0500 to 1430

Week 2 Afternoons 1400 to 2330

Week 3 Nightshifts 2030 to 0600

1800 to 0600 are penalty rates when on the roster first 3 hrs time and a half then double time.

On Call approx. every 6 weeks, for a full week. Penalty rates apply.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Fitter (9215) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11 : 59pm (GMT+10 : 00 Brisbane) Sunday 13th July 2025.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, 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 contact Sara Bidgood via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Sara Bidgood with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email qrcareers@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.