About us
We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based around safety and performance.
With a growing investment in rail it is an exciting time to be a part of the changing landscape of SEQ.
What Queensland Rail has to offer
• $95,000 - $110,000 plus up to 12.75% superannuation
• 9 day fortnight based on 76 hours
• Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel
• Ongoing support to develop your experience and skills
• Long-term career and stability with an industry leader
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
About the role
Queensland Rail currently has several fixed term vacancies to support our SEQ Facilities team, for both south and north Brisbane teams.
Working as a Plumber at QR you will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs to our Facilities and Heritage assets (houses, depots, stations, equipment rooms).
Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include
• Undertake work activities and create notifications using EAMS applications for the continual maintenance of the Facilities asset to meet requirements
• Ensure that work carried out is in accordance with the National Plumbing and Drainage Code of Australia and all other statutory regulations
• Supervise our supporting work contractors, support other areas such as facilities trades in the delivery of multi trade works
• Proactively develop skills and knowledge required for the rail environment and associated with trade qualifications through on-the-job training courses
• Travel to different work locations working alone or as part of a team
For further details please click here to view the Position Description
This opportunity is works across a 9-day fortnight and will have overtime weekend work. Working the current roster, a Plumber earns between $95,000 - $110,000 + superannuation.
About you
• Trade Certified Plumber
• Current Driver’s licence
• Substantial knowledge of plumbing work in accordance with the National Construction Code and Queensland Plumbing Codes, regulations and acts
• Able to work semi-autonomously and within a team environment
Your journey matters. Make it with us.
Apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Sunday the 23rd of February 2025.
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 via email at liam.mckeown@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.