Track Maintenance Supervisor Level 2 (Townsville)

Queensland Rail connects people, places and experiences across Queensland. What Queensland Rail has to offer
- Long‑term career stability with an industry leader
- 9‑day fortnight (Mon‑Fri, Tues‑Fri)
- Travel on paid work time + accommodation & travel allowance
- Subsidised company housing in Cloncurry (3‑bedroom standalone house)
- Strong focus on safety – we work safe every day to ensure everyone goes home safe Purpose that Counts. We have an exciting opportunity for a Track Maintenance Supervisor Level 2 to join our Regional Assets team located at our Cloncurry depot. In this role you will effectively manage the allocation and deployment of resources including personnel, vehicles, equipment and inventory to deliver safe, cost‑effective and timely track maintenance. Duties
- Ensure road patrols and other track monitoring activities are conducted as required
- Efficiently manage workgroup resources and activities to meet defined work programs
- Conduct audits of completed work, coordinate emergency responses, and implement, adjust, remove, review, and report on speed restrictions as required
- Oversee training, development, performance management, succession planning and the Civil Infrastructure Competency System for direct reports
- Actively promote safe work practices by implementing effective risk mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements People who Count You will be responsible for a team of Trackworkers, requiring strong relationship‑building and communication skills to effectively lead your team and maintain productive stakeholder relationships. Qualifications
- Substantial knowledge of track construction, maintenance and inspection standards, systems, processes and associated costs
- Substantial level of skill in prioritising, planning, programming and resource management of track maintenance activities
- Substantial leadership, communication, people management, industrial relations and negotiation skills
- Sound level of skill in the management of assets allocated to the position including inventory, plant, equipment, motor vehicles and building assets We look forward to hearing from motivated individuals who are ready to make an impact and work as part of a dedicated team! 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 outstanding 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 11:59pm Sunday 14th June 2026. Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3royox