We have an chance for a Structures Maintenance Supervisor Level 3 to join our Regional North Structures Team based in Charters Towers on a permanent full‑time basis.

In this position, you will be responsible for effectively managing and coordinating the allocation and deployment of resources within the area of responsibility, including personnel, vehicles, equipment and inventory, to deliver safe, cost‑effective and timely bridge and structures maintenance on behalf of Queensland Rail. You will supply and manage information as required to support the effective and efficient management of structures infrastructure within the area of responsibility.

Benefits

- Starting base salary of $101,000 plus 12.75% superannuation
- Permanent, full‑time position with an industry leader
- 9‑day fortnight allowing you to enjoy a better work‑life balance
- Opportunities for training and development
- Supportive team culture focused on safety, collaboration and results
- Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services such as access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport

Responsibilities

- Plan, coordinate and manage work programmes and resources to achieve structures asset availability, condition and performance targets in a safe, timely and cost‑effective manner.
- Oversee operational delivery including audits, emergency response, speed restriction management and corrective actions to address defects and KPI performance.
- Support workforce capability through training, competency management, performance development,



succession planning and recruitment in line with organisational and legislative requirements.
- Manage budgets and operating costs, including labour, plant, inventory and consumables, ensuring accurate cost forecasting, monitoring and reporting.
- Promote safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to policies, standards and legislative obligations.
- Manage physical assets, plant, equipment and depots to maximise availability, optimise utilisation and minimise lifecycle costs.
- Provide accurate operational, financial and performance reporting to support governance, decision making and management processes.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated expertise in bridge and structures construction and maintenance standards, systems, processes and associated costs.
- Proven capability in prioritising, planning, programming and managing resources to deliver structures maintenance activities.
- Well‑developed leadership ability, supported by strong communication, people‑management, industrial relations and negotiation skills.
- Strong competence in cost estimation, cost breakdown and apportionment, along with budget monitoring and cost control methodologies.




- Extensive experience applying Queensland Rail’s Zero Harm philosophy in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Management policies, including effective loss control techniques.
- Sound proficiency in the use of Queensland Rail and Network systems and applications, including SAP R3, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS).
- Commitment to working in alignment with Queensland Rail’s Values and Behaviours.

Other Requirements

- Regular intrastate travel, including camping away from home for extended periods.
- Working semi‑autonomously within agreed guidelines and direction.
- Availability for callouts and emergency response outside normal working hours.
- Coordinating and conducting structures inspections and audits.
- Undertaking additional training and completing other duties as directed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

11:59pm Tuesday 28th July 2026.

Contact with your specific enquiry.

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📌 Structures Maintenance Supervisor (Charters Towers Regional)
🏢 Queensland Rail
📍 Charters Towers Regional