Track Operations And Surveying Assistant

Queensland Rail are currently working on a vast range of infrastructure projects across our business, this is an exciting time to join with great opportunities like this becoming available.We are looking for a Track Operations and Surveying Assistant to assist the Team Leader Survey to undertake their duties through track access planning, administration support and track protection. This is a full time permanent opportunity.This role will have a mix of tasks including:

• Track Access planning activities such as booking train notices, protection officers and provide hands on protection officer support as required.
• Safety and Fatigue administration activities with regard to fatigue audits, managing the surveying safe working method statement and other documentation.
• Plan and manage vehicle and survey equipment inspection and maintenance schedules;
• Carry out general Administration activities such as timesheets, team travel and maintaining asset registers via EAMS and general Administration tasks.
• In field activities such as accurate measuring, data recording and ground marking duties under the direction of the Supervising Surveyor.

What we are looking for:This is a great opportunity for someone who has knowledge and/or experience within a Surveying environment.

• Candidates who are savvy with technology and able to quickly adapt to learning new systems or currently have experience using SAP/ or similar EAM Systems
• Excel spreadsheeting skills and proficient in other Microsoft Suite applications.
• Has performed a combination of survey assistant tasks as well as general administration and low level planning activities.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivated and forward thinker that uses initiative.
• Safety Comes First Always mindset.

Qualifications and other application requirements:Must hold a current and unrestricted Drivers Licence.Due to the timeline of the requirements for this role, we will only be able to accept candidates with unrestricted eligibility to the be employed within Australia.Hours/conditions of work and location:This role works 76 hours per fortnight over a 9-day roster including rostered weekend work and opportunity for approved paid overtime as per our current enterprise agreements.Office location is close to the Brisbane Airport, however this role will also have some field based requirements, you can also expect that you will be exposed to outdoor conditions, standing and walking for long periods of time around sites.Majority of our sites are located within our Southeast Queensland rail network, however there may also be occasional requirements to travel to our Queensland regional sites.Why you should join our team:

• Permanent full-time role with a company who has a long history of providing rail services for Queensland.
• Uniforms, workwear, tools, training and mentoring provided.
• Access to work supplied vehicle during work hours for site visits.
• Onsite parking.
• Competitive starting salary of $82,800 plus Superannuation.
• Early access to Long Service Leave after 7 years continuous service.
• Be part of an organisation with long history with exciting growth and rail infrastructure transformations.
• Competitive salary plus generous Superannuation (salary will commensurate with the preferred candidates experience and suitability).
• Access to free or discounted SEQ and Qld regional rail travel.
• Access to paid parental and partner leave benefits after 12 months continuous service.
• Employee Assistance Program covering career, free counselling sessions, nutrition, as well as family support and assistance.
• Access to memberships that support health/wellbeing programs and discounted lifestyle benefits.

Sounds great, what next?Please apply to Track Operations and Surveying Assistant (7721) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 16th May 2024.Supporting a Diverse WorkforceQueensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Mackenzie via the phone number or email below.Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements. Multiple vacancies may also apply to this advertisement.To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry via cynthia.mackenzie@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.