Track Inspector

Find your further with Ventia.

Real work Real impact – your expertise directly impacts the safety and reliability of critical rail network – Brisbane Airport Rail Link.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established contract. As a Track Inspector you will be part of a dedicated close-knit team who support and take pride in maintaining the rail infrastructure connecting Brisbane Airport to the Queensland Rail network.

What’s on Offer

• Good hourly rate, permanent, full time
• 9 day fortnight (5am – 2.30pm)
• Occasional night work for planned maintenance and defect rectification (8pm -4.30am followed by a rest day)
• Career longevity with a stable long-term contract
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About the Role

You will be responsible for inspecting, assessing, maintaining and repairing rail infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient operation of train services. Working within a small, highly experienced team, you will play a critical role in identifying defects, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining rail safety standards. Key responsibilities include –

• Inspect track infrastructure (sleepers, rail, ballast, turnouts, drainage systems, bridges, culverts, signage and the rail corridor)
• Measuring and assessing track condition against prescribed standards
• Diagnosing and reporting track defects, irregularities and potential safety issues
• Perform fault finding, repairs, emergency maintenance activities
• Applying and monitoring speed restrictions when required
• Liaising with train control regarding track activities and operational irregularities
• General maintenance across stations, offices and rail corridor
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a strong safety culture

Required Skills and Experience

Previous rail industry and rail maintenance experience is essential for this role. You will also have sound knowledge of rail safety principles and compliance requirements.

• Certificate II Rail infrastructure (essential)
  • Safely Accessing the Rail Corridor (SARC)
  • Working on Electrified Territory (WET)
  • Lookout
  • Examine Track Infrastructure
  • Visually Inspect Track Infrastructure
  • Pesticides/Herbicides Accreditation
• Construction white card
• Current drivers licence
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good computer skills

You must have full working rights and can satisfy a Rail Category 2 medical and police checks as a requirement for the role.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
 
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply    
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Position Reference Number: 168478