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We aim to be the employer of choice in the Australian rail industry and we have built an employee culture that challenges the stereotypes of the sector.


Our workforce is made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, ages and ability. The only thing all Bowen Rail Company employees share is motivation, and that we all live locally.

If you have that motivation, we’ll provide the training, the pathways and the opportunity, whoever you are and wherever you want to go.

If you’re thinking of a career change, or even an industry change, we may have the position for you.

We have vacancies across Bowen Rail Company to suit people with ambition and excellence, from trainees to apprentices and graduates, to experienced operators and professional staff.

Current Vacancies

Mechanical Maintainer The Maintainers will work closely with key stakeholders to provide safe, efficient, and reliable preventative maintenance, presentation, and repair of Bowen Rail Company Rolling Stock. The roles will be responsible for associated components and equipment in line with safety management systems, ensuring productivity, performance, safety compliance, and a culture aligned with the Bowen Rail Company Values of Accountability, Safety, People, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence – ASPIRE for the Maintenance function.
Maintenance Engineer - Signals Bowen Rail Company is growing, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer – Signals to join our Network team. Reporting to the Signals and telecommunications Manager, you will be responsible for providing engineering support and safety advice for all stakeholders regarding the operation, maintenance, and management of signals and communications infrastructure on the Carmichael Rail Network. This opportunity is available to applicants who are looking for upskilling opportunities.

What Bowen Rail Company will provide

As an employer of choice, we support our people to develop their skills and talents to the best of their ability. We do this by providing a safe working environment with a strong value system that guides respect for all.

We offer a diverse and inclusive culture to allow our people to thrive.

What Bowen Rail Company will provide

Rewarding careers in action

Step (almost) into the driver’s seat of a BRC GT46C-ACe Gen III locomotive and take a journey through the Carmichael mine’s Train Load Out (TLO) as one of our crews safely loads about 7,000 tonnes of high-quality coal destined for nations around the world.

How we work

Bowen Rail Company is Australia’s newest rail-freight operator. We offer a contemporary workplace environment with a strong commitment to our A.S.P.I.R.E. values.

Find out more about how we work, read our values e-book.

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