Brimble Group is a leading rail maintenance and construction project delivery company with the most extensive rail mechanisation fleet in Australia, that we specifically use to deliver our projects.

Our reputation is built on our 'Complex knowledge', having the 'Right type of machine' and 'Always getting it done'.

We foster a simple and collaborative culture where we cut out the red tape and do what makes sense, quickly removing issues, barriers and obstacles driven by the trust within our teams to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Our teams and business are bought together by a common set of values that we live and breathe everyday, these are not just written on a wall and forgotten, these make us who we are. We hire, fire and reward from these values.

Unified Team

- We are loyal and caring to our team
- We have Open, Honest and No BS conversations
- We are not worried about asking for help
- We offer our help and are willing to sacrifice ourselves for the greater good of the team.
- We don’t play blame games, we are able to self-reflect on our own actions.
- We assume good intent of others.
- We recognize each individuals strengths and empower them to strengthen them further.
- We say thank you, giving honest and sincere appreciation.
- We give each other the time and genuinely listen to their point of view.

Continuous Improvement

- We are never satisfied with the status quo
- We love being part of a team that solves the big industry problems
- We are proactive in being better everyday
- We look for solutions rather than just the problems

Industry Focused, Customer Oriented

- Develop and implement solutions that provide long term benefit to our industry
- Passionate about the success of growing rail's market share
- Seek win / win outcomes with our customers for the greater good of the industry

Driven to Succeed

- We lean in when it counts.
- Fuelled by our intrinsic grit and determination, we always find a way.
- There is no such thing as it can't be done
- We will either find a way, or make one.

About the role We are seeking multiple skilled and experienced Ballast Cleaning Specialist's/Operator's to join our team at our Maitland NSW facility. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in our national operations.





As a Ballast Cleaning Specialist's/Operator's, you will be responsible for leading the production and quality output of a ballast cleaning and supporting machines (MFS, Ballast Train etc) nationally with precision and expertise.

You will ensure that all work meets our rigorous quality and production standards, This role is essential to our operational success and requires a dedicated professional who can work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced, every changing rail and customer environment.

You will have to be able to travel nationally and live away from home at or more than 50% of your work time, doing long days on an irregular roster that includes nights, weekends, public holidays etc.

Flexibility and being able to adopt with short notice changes is essential.

Ideally have licence to drive/operate cars, trucks and other off-track plant to support the movement and maintenance of machines nationally between works.

Key responsibilities

1. Lead the Ballast Cleaner Output (Speed and Quality),
2. Support the Ballast Cleaning Supervisor in overall operation,
3. Develop the next generation of Ballast Cleaner Specialists,
4. Provide Technical and Operational Support to the Asset Management team.

What we're looking for

1. Proven experience as a Ballast Cleaner Operator that has the current ability or is driven and capable to be developed into a Ballast Cleaner Specialist,
2. Strong understanding of Rail Track Machine equipment, machinery operation and maintenance principles,
3. Being able to travel nationally and live away from home at or more than 50% of your work time, doing long days on an irregular roster that includes nights, weekends, public holidays etc,
4. Ability to talk and work with customers and broader team at a mature level, being able to articulate the best approach for production and quality,



genuinely listening and being responsive to their requirements,
5. Have a demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings,
6. Familiar and able to use Plasser systems,
7. Be a good leader with a drive to want to be a great leader, that develops the next generation of Ballast Cleaner Specialist's
8. Basic Safeworking understanding or qualifications, being able to travel machines nationally across multiple networks with sound methods to achieve route knowledge and/or being able to protect yourself and your team for maintenance activities in various sidings and yards across multiple networks.

What we offer Brimble Group is committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace. We offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities to help you advance your career, a safe and well-maintained work environment, and a collaborative team culture where your contributions are valued.

We provide a team culture that lives and breathes our values every day. With opportunities for professional development in a team where our leaders and team care about, and support your personal growth, because your qualified success is directly proportional to the personal growth you are willing to undertake.

Our team benefits from a supportive company culture that is passionate about sustainable, innovative solutions that have a long-term positive impact.

High wage/salary options, flexible arrangements that goes both ways, great team and culture where you can develop and develop others.

A company that cuts the BS and red tape, doing what makes sense, removing issues quickly and forever.

Apply now

Do our values and role resonate with you?

Have you checked our YouTube channel (Brimble - YouTube) to see the equipment you will be maintaining/operating?

Still interested in joining Brimble Group as a Ballast Cleaning Specialist/Operator, we would like to hear from you. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in joining the Brimble Group team, we invite you to submit your application including your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are suited to this role. Please send your application to our recruitment team.

📌 Ballast Cleaning Specialist/Operator (Maitland)
🏢 Brimble Group
📍 Maitland