Job Description

Tradesperson Mechanical - Forrestfield (Residential Role)

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Location: Forrestfield

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Roster and Remuneration / Benefits

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This is a permanent, residential role based in Forrestfield — not FIFO.

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You'll be home every night, working steady hours with strong pay under an Enterprise Agreement.

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Roster - 3‐week rotating (with ADOs)

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- Week 1: Monday to Saturday - 0630 to 1430
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- Week 2: Monday to Friday - 0630 to 1430
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- Week 3: Monday to Friday - 1400 to 2200
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- Accrued Day Off: One paid day off every four weeks (ADO)
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Hourly pay (EA rates)

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- Current: $47.83 per hour + penalties
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- From July 2026: $51.35 per hour (6% increase locked in)
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- Saturday and afternoon shift penalties apply
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This role offers excellent pay without the FIFO lifestyle and long‐term security with Australia's largest rail freight operator.

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About the Role

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We're looking for a Mechanical Tradesperson to join the Forrestfield Rollingstock Maintenance team.

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This role suits tradespeople who want stable work, good money, and to stay local.

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You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing rollingstock to keep freight moving safely and reliably across WA.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Mechanical servicing, maintenance and fault repairs on rollingstock
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- Inspections and identification of defects
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- Ensuring work is completed to safety and technical standards
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- Recording maintenance activities and completed work
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- Supporting other WA depots as required under the EA
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Full training on rail‐specific systems will be provided if you don't already have rail experience.

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About You

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You'll need:

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- Mechanical Trade Certificate (essential)
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- Strong commitment to safety
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- Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings
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- Heavy industrial plant or mobile equipment experience is highly regarded, but we also welcome light vehicle mechanics looking to step into heavy plant work.
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Additional licences such as HR or Forklift are advantageous, not mandatory.

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Pre‐employment rail medical and drug & alcohol screening apply.

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What We Offer You

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- Residential role - home every night
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- Solid hourly pay with EA protection
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- Predictable roster and work‐life balance
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- Training and development opportunities
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- Career pathways across Aurizon's national network
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- Paid parental leave and super booster
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- Discounts on health insurance, travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
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About Aurizon

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Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we move more than 250 million tonnes of freight nationwide — supporting industries, communities and the Australian economy.

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We offer long‐term careers, not short‐term contracts, in a business that values safety, reliability and its people.

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To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

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📌 Tradesperson Mechanical (Perth)
🏢 Aurizon
📍 Perth