About us

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments.

By choosing to work at Qube you will be choosing to work at Australia's largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation in excess of over $7 billion as at 30 June 2025. We operate in over 142 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.

About the role

The primary objective of the Qualified Train Driver Assistant position is to provide operational support to the Train Driver in a way that ensures safe and efficient train operation in accordance with QLRS, track access provider, regulator and siding owner rules and procedures.

Role Location: Acacia ridge, QLD

Role Type: Full time

Duties include:

• Apply safe working rules and regulations to assist with rail operations
• Identify and ensure the correct response to signals and signs
• Process workplace documentation
• Apply accident emergency procedures
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures
• Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
• Apply fatigue management strategies
• Shunt rolling stock
• Participate in basic workplace communications
• Secure cargo
• Carry out a train roll-by inspection
• Assist in meeting the requirements of train operations in a timely, safe, efficient and punctual manner
• Participate in training, briefing sessions and toolbox talks associated with safe and efficient train operations
• Meet QLRS hazard and near miss reporting requirements
• Comply with procedures, work instructions, operating protocols and rules in order to facilitate the delivery of safe and efficient train operations

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following;

• Available to work across a 24/7 shift work roster
• Technical or trade background - preferred but not essential 
• Recent drivers licence history required
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously as a part of a team
• Ability to work autonomously using proactive approach to task resolution 
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment 
• Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately orally and in writing
• Must be fit for work with a good level of fitness and general health

You must also hold the below qualification as a minimum to be eligible for this role.

• TLIB 3118 Apply awareness of railway fundamentals
• TLIF 1001 Follow work health and safety procedures
• TLIF 2080 Safely access the rail corridor or TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
• TLIB 4078 Carry out train roll-by inspection
• TLIC 2078 Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs
• TLIC 4074 Shunt, couple and uncouple rail vehicles
• TLID 1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
• TLIE 2007 Use communications systems
• TLIF 0004 Work effectively in a train driving environment
• TLIF 2006 Apply accident emergency procedures
• TLIF 2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
• TLIF 3058 Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
• TLIF 3091 Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

Benefits

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance 
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Benestar
• Generous paid parental leave for eligible employees

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.

If you want to invest in your future apply now and we will help you reach your full potential.

You will be required to meet Qube employment criteria which involves a full functional pre-employment medical assessment and may involve a police and criminal history check.