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Location: Alice Springs

About the role:

Aurizon is looking for motivated and safety-conscious individuals to join our infrastructure maintenance team in Alice Springs 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.

Why Join Us?

• 10:4 Roster for Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a structured 10 days on, 4 days off schedule, giving you regular extended breaks.
• Competitive Pay & Location Allowance – Earn a strong base wage plus additional payments for working in Alice Springs.
• Overtime & Travel Benefits – Maximize your earnings with overtime, weekend penalties, and paid travel & accommodation when required.
• Career Growth & Training – Access industry-leading training, certifications, and clear pathways for advancement.
• Secure, Stable Employment – Join a critical industry with long-term job opportunities in regional infrastructure maintenance.

What we’re looking for:

• 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).

Please note: These roles are not FIFO/DIDO positions. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Alice Springs.

About Aurizon:

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator, providing integrated landside supply chain solutions and being a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers, and industry with both 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 more about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers