Job details

Job Details

- $65.79 per hour + super

- FIFO opportunity to Karratha from Perth

- Initial 12:9 roster, transitioning to a 2:2 roster in 2027

- Mix of day and night shifts

- Work across an established heavy haul rail network

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global mining and resources company operating across multiple countries, producing materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on a strong commitment to safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities and stakeholders.

They are currently seeking 2 experienced Track Protection Officers (TPOs) to support ballast cleaning operations across their rail network.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a safety-focused team working alongside experienced rail crews, supporting day-to-day operations and contributing to secure and reliable rail maintenance activities.

What you will be Doing

Reporting to the Rail Supervisor / Superintendent, the successful candidates will be responsible for coordinating and implementing track protection requirements to ensure all rail maintenance activities are carried out safely and in accordance with approved safeworking procedures.

Duties include:

- Preparing, verifying and implementing Track Protection Plans and work-on-track authority requirements

- Confirming worksite limits, access points, safe places, adjacent line risks and protection requirements before work commences

- Establishing, maintaining and removing field protection controls in accordance with approved safeworking requirements

- Conducting pre-start and safeworking briefings, including sign-on processes, hazard identification and emergency arrangements





- Coordinating with Train Control, supervisors, PPOs, maintainers, contractors and ballast cleaning crews to ensure safe work execution

- Monitoring changing site conditions, including rail traffic exposure, machine movements, fatigue, weather and changes to work scope

- Exercising stop-work authority and immediately escalating any unsafe practices, behaviours or non-compliance

- Completing all required documentation, handovers, authority cancellations and close-out records within required timeframes

- Maintaining clear communication and promoting a strong safety culture across the worksite

What you will need

- Demonstrated experience as a Track Protection Officer, Protection Officer or Safeworking professional within rail maintenance or possession environments

- Current, network-relevant Track Protection Officer competency

- Strong understanding of safeworking systems, permits and protection authorities

- Experience within heavy haul rail and/or major maintenance campaigns highly regarded

- Experience with ballast cleaning, tamping, rail grinding, renewals or track machine operations highly regarded

- Valid Australian C-Class Driver's Licence

- Ability to work a varied FIFO roster, including 12:9 initially and transitioning to 2:2 in 2027





- Flexibility to work a combination of day and night shifts

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

- Strong commitment to workplace safety, including the confidence to challenge unsafe work practices and exercise stop-work authority

- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical and other required testing

- Ability to meet client onboarding, site access and Verification of Competency (VOC) requirements

What's in it for you

- $60 $70 per hour + super, depending on experience and skill set

- FIFO opportunity with a major mining and resources company

- Initial 12:9 roster, transitioning to a 2:2 roster in 2027

- Opportunity to work alongside experienced rail maintenance crews

- Gain exposure to major rail maintenance and ballast cleaning operations

- Opportunity to join a safety-focused operational team

Apply Now

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Number: +61 8 6462 1135

Email: [email protected]

Job Order Code - TMPRIJ202678683

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

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