Diverse Asset Maintenance Services Pty Ltd (DAMS)
Mackay, QLD
Permanent Part-Time Position (Up to 38 Hours Per Week)
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Join a Growing Rail Infrastructure Contractor
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Diverse Asset Maintenance Services (DAMS) has secured a long-term Queensland Rail vegetation management contract servicing rail corridors between St Lawrence and Proserpine .
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We are seeking an experienced Queensland Rail qualified Rail Corridor Protection Officer (RCPO) to join our team in a permanent part-time role, with expected hours of up to 38 hours per week.
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This position supports a Queensland Rail contract with an initial term of 3 years , with a possible 2-year extension .
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This is a hands-on role combining both RCPO responsibilities and active participation in vegetation management operations. The successful applicant will work as part of a field crew undertaking slashing, mowing, whipper-snipping, weed control and general vegetation management activities throughout the Queensland Rail corridor.
The Role Rail Safety & RCPO Responsibilities n
The successful applicant will:
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- Act as the nominated Queensland Rail qualified RCPO for work crews operating within the rail corridor.
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- Liaise with Queensland Rail Network Control.
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- Authorise worksite access and rail corridor entry.
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- Conduct daily pre-starts and site risk assessments.
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- Ensure compliance with Queensland Rail rail safety requirements.
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- Monitor worksite activities and maintain corridor protection arrangements.
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- Complete rail safety documentation, permits, records and reporting requirements.
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- Coordinate daily work activities and workforce deployment.
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Vegetation Management Responsibilities n
The successful applicant will also actively participate in operational works including:
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- Operating tractors (135HP+).
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- Operating slashing and mowing equipment.
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- Reach mowing and general vegetation maintenance.
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- Ride-on mowing operations.
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- Whipper-snipping around rail infrastructure and assets.
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- Herbicide application and weed spraying programs.
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- Weed management and vegetation control activities.
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- Fire mitigation and fuel-load reduction works.
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- Vegetation clearance around rail assets, signals, level crossings and infrastructure.
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- Daily plant inspections and routine maintenance checks.
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- Completion of work records and operational reporting.
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This is a working supervisor position and applicants must be willing and capable of actively participating in field operations.
Essential Requirements n
Applicants must hold:
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- Current Queensland Rail RCPO Qualification.
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- Current RIW Card.
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- Current Category 3 Rail Medical.
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- Queensland Rail SARC Qualification.
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- Working in Electrified Territory (WET).
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- Apply Fatigue Management Strategies competency.
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- Construction Industry White Card.
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- Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.
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- Demonstrated Queensland Rail corridor experience.
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- Experience operating tractors, slashers, mowers or similar plant.
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- Ability to travel throughout regional Queensland as required.
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- Network Lockout competency.
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- Operate Under Track Protection Rules competency.
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- ACDC Chemical Accreditation.
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- Herbicide spraying experience.
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- Chainsaw competency.
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- Brush cutter / whipper-snipper competency.
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- First Aid Certificate.
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- Experience supervising field-based crews.
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- Vegetation management experience within rail, civil, local government or infrastructure environments.
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Travel & Away-From-Home Work n
This position involves working throughout the Queensland Rail corridor between St Lawrence and Proserpine .
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Applicants must be willing to:
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- Travel regularly throughout the contract area.
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- Stay away from home during the working week when required.
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- Work on projects involving overnight stays in motel-style accommodation.
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- Work in both urban and remote regional locations.
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Company-provided motel-style accommodation will be supplied when employees are required to work away from home. Applicable meal and living-away-from-home allowances will be paid in accordance with employment conditions.
What We Offer n
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- Permanent part-time position.
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- Expected hours of up to 38 hours per week.
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- Long-term employment security supporting a Queensland Rail contract with an initial term of 3 years and a possible 2-year extension.
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- Above-award wages.
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- Attractive remuneration package of approximately $70-$80 per hour , negotiable based on qualifications, experience and current competencies.
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- Overtime opportunities.
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- Company-provided accommodation when working away from home.
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- Applicable meal and living-away-from-home allowances.
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- Modern plant and equipment.
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- Supportive team workplace.
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- Diverse work across the Queensland Rail corridor between St Lawrence and Proserpine.
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- Opportunity to grow with an expanding rail services contractor.
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Only applicants holding current Queensland Rail RCPO qualifications will be considered.