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

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a secure and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Rollingstock Maintainer on a fixed term until April 2027 with possibility for extension basis to join our Traveltrain team based in Bowen Hills (just outside Brisbane CBD). In this position you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical components in our rollingstock fleet. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our transportation services.

Hours and Salary

Working in this team on the current roster a Mechanical Rollingstock Maintainer earns between $110,858 - $120,395 plus superannuation based on a 76-hour fortnight. This includes the allowances and penalty rates for weekend and afternoon/night shifts. Overtime is also available.

The roster will include morning, afternoon and weekend day shifts. You must be available to meet these requirements to be considered for this role.

About you

• Trades Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Fitter/ Welder, Motor Mechanic or hold an equivalent qualification

• Proven fault-finding experience in Diesel engines, hydraulics systems, pneumatics and refrigeration





• Strong focus on safety

We are open to a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Rollingstock

• Automotive

• Aviation

• Defence

• Mining

Benefits that count

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Great opportunity to work with an industry leader

• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’

• Development, secondment, and progression opportunities within a stable, well-established organisation

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Thursday the 12th of November 2026. Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Liam McKeown via email at ••••@qr.com.au

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

📌 Traveltrain Maintainer 2 (Mechanical) (Newstead)
🏢 Queensland Rail
📍 Newstead