Infrastructure Maintainer - Coffs Harbour
- Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, inspections and minor construction work on rail infrastructure.
- Perform hands-on tasks including track maintenance, safety protection, general labouring, machinery operation and welding.
- Work a nine-day fortnight, with flexibility for overtime and travel, while meeting strict rail safety and quality standards.
Infrastructure Maintainer - Coffs Harbour
About ARTC
Join our team and be part of keeping the future of transport on track.
ARTC is a vital link in Australia’s transport supply chain – operating and maintaining the national rail network to connect our regions, cities and ports. We help enable the safe and efficient transit of freight and passenger trains across the country, managing more than 9,600km of rail track across five states and the lands of more than 50 First Nations.
About the Team
When you join our Operations team, you’ll join the team who help keep trains moving safely and reliably across our 9,600km of track. Working across our East-West and North South corridors, the team is key to ensuring our rail network connects people and products with cities, ports and global markets.
About the Opportunity
We’re seeking safety-focused, hardworking and motivated individual to join our team as Infrastructure Maintainer. This is your opportunity to build a long-term career in the rail industry.
Infrastructure Maintainers are responsible for the hands-on maintenance and upkeep of ARTC’s rail network. This includes carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance activities, as well as supporting minor construction works associated with planned capital upgrades.
In this role, you will perform a range of tasks including general labouring, track maintenance, safety protection duties, detailed and general inspections of rail infrastructure, operating heavy machinery, welding, and other specialised maintenance activities — all while adhering to ARTC’s strict safety and quality standards.
The Roster is a 9 day fortnight. Hours 6.30 am to 3.30 pm. This role requires flexibility, including overtime.
What do we want from you?
Essential:
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required
- You must be able to pass a Category 1 Rail Medical
Desirable (but not essential):
- Civil, rail or plant experience
- Rail Industry Worker (RIW) competencies
- HR Licence
- Protection Officer qualifications
- Track Certification qualifications
- Wirefeed and/or rail welding
What will you get from us?
- Talk to us about flexible working options
- Competitive remuneration
- Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development
- Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
Our Organisation and Culture
At ARTC, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping Australia connected. Our culture is built on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. We back our people to grow, build their capability and make a genuine impact on infrastructure that connects the nation for our customers and communities. If you’re looking for meaningful work, genuine purpose and national impact, you’ll find it at ARTC.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
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Join the exciting future of rail today and find a career for life.
As part of the application process, you’ll be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference, and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.
Applications close: 20 November 2026
Note: ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.
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