Vegetation Control Officer

About the Role

Join Queensland Rail, a vital infrastructure organisation committed to connecting communities across Queensland. We pride ourselves on a culture centered on safety and performance, delivering essential services that impact the state and its people. As a Vegetation Control Officer, you will play an essential role in managing vegetation along our rail network in North Queensland, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate herbicide application equipment such as spray trucks to treat vegetation on tracks, station areas, sidings, and related infrastructure according to scheduled programs.
• Conduct routine maintenance on spraying machinery including pumps and plumbing; organize servicing and repairs to maintain equipment functionality.
• Manage herbicide and equipment inventory at the depot, ensuring safe storage and adherence to safety and audit standards, maintaining a clean and compliant environment.
• Carry out vegetation inspections within designated network areas, support preparation of the annual herbicide spraying schedule, perform audits of specified plant species, and monitor treatment effectiveness.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience with herbicide use is advantageous.
• Possession of a Medium Rigid (MR) vehicle licence is preferred.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively across regional North, Far North, and West Queensland, including overnight stays.
• Availability for occasional night shifts and ability to work independently within a small team of two.

Work Hours and Salary Details

• Work schedule for regional duties typically involves nine days on with five days off (Tuesday to Wednesday), including weekends, offering a working away allowance and weekend/overtime penalty rates.
• Townsville roster operates on a nine-day fortnight (Monday to Friday) with standard 8.5-hour workdays plus potential overtime and night shifts.
• This permanent role has a starting base salary of $84,671 plus 12.75% superannuation, supplemented by shift penalties and allowances, with potential total earnings exceeding $110,000 annually under current roster conditions.
• Overtime allowance is subject to business approval and fatigue management policies.

Employee Benefits

• Secure permanent full-time employment with a respected Queensland employer.
• Paid travel during rostered duties along with allowances and accommodation for regional trips.
• Provision of all necessary tools and uniforms.
• Opportunities for professional development and further qualifications.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs including fitness benefits.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programs for personal and career support.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Queensland Rail recognises the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands traversed by our network. We embrace workforce diversity encompassing gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, and education. We encourage applicants to advise us if they require reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Application Instructions

To be part of this rewarding opportunity, please submit your application by 11:59 PM Tuesday 1st September 2026. For inquiries about the role, contact our careers team directly.