We currently have several 12-month fixed term full-time opportunities for Mechanical & Electrical Fitters to join our team in the Rockhampton Rollingstock Workshop. You will provide a service to ensure safe, efficient and effective preventative maintenance and repairs of various types of our rollingstock fleet.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver projects and modifications to 1720 locomotives in line with relevant drawings, specifications, procedures and instructions, including commissioning, testing and fault rectification
* Contribute to refurbishment programs and maintain reliability and availability through preventative maintenance and repairs on locomotive rollingstock
* Work collaboratively with team members to meet work requirements, assist with scheduling, and support component handling processes
What we're looking for
* High-level skills in interpreting and applying drawings, documents, and specifications.
* Expertise in preventative and unscheduled maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on locomotives or similar rollingstock.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision, supported by sound knowledge of safety and environmental practices.
* Strong understanding of electrical work requirements
Position Description
Remuneration
This 12-month fixed-term, full-time role in Rockhampton offers a competitive salary starting at $83,940 for a 76-hour fortnight, with potential to earn up to $103,000 plus super once fully qualified, excluding overtime and allowances.
Benefits that Count
All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:
* 9-day fortnight – generally between 0700 to 1600 with every second Friday off - giving you a better work / life balance.
* Paid training and ongoing support to develop your experience with access to internal vacancies
We also offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, to view some of our amazing benefits, please click on this link
Where Connection Counts
Learn more about Queensland Rail's purpose, people, and progress – watch our short video here.
Progress that Counts
Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy, we look to the future focusing on improving customer experience, safety, and efficiency.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.
Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it's because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.
Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
Your journey matters. Make it with us.
There's never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) on Tuesday the 6th of January 2026.
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Liam McKeown with your specific enquiry via