Job Number:
Work type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Port Augusta
Categories:
Trade & Services, Transport Operations & Logistics, Trades
Location: Port Augusta – South Australia
About the role:
Aurizon is looking for motivated and safety-conscious individuals to join our infrastructure maintenance team in Port Augusta as a Track Maintainer. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of rail infrastructure across the region.
No prior rail experience? No problem Ongoing training and development will be provided, but experience in rail, construction, or manual labour environments would be highly regarded.
Enjoy working 5 days per week Monday to Friday with the occasional call outs and working overtime hours. Daily duties will include the use of manual hand tools and some use of heavy vehicle equipment. Ongoing training and development will be provided to the successful candidate.
About You:
* Current C Class Driver's Licence (no restrictions) – essential
* Hold a current White Card/Construction card (mandatory)
* Safety-conscious with a strong commitment to following workplace procedures
* Hardworking, motivated, and reliable
* A team player who can also work independently when required
* Willing to undertake necessary training for the role
* Basic computer proficiency
* Comfortable performing manual labour and working in outdoor environments
* Ability to pass a Category 1 Rail Medical and Driver History Check (mandatory)
Desirable but not essential:
* Certificate II or III in Rail Infrastructure
* Machine operation tickets, loader, skid steer, excavator
* Experience Aluminothermic welding / offsiding
* Experience in Safe Working and Track Protection
* HR or HC Truck Licence (no restrictions)
Successful applicants will be required to undertake and pass a health assessment as well a driver history check as part of the Aurizon recruitment process.
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
* Development and growth opportunities.
* Access to mentoring and development programs.
* Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
* Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon:
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight rail freight operator with integrated landside supply chain solutions and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit
Advertised: 25 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Dec 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time