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Queensland Train
Manufacturing Program

Downer is proud to have been awarded the contract for the Queensland Government’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.

The Queensland Government’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) was established to meet the increasing demand for rail transport in South East Queensland over the next 10 years.

The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program will support South East Queensland’s population and economic growth, as well as Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In June 2023, Downer was awarded the contract to deliver QTMP.

The contract with Downer includes:

manufacturing 65 six-car passenger trains
building a manufacturing facility at Torbanlea, in the Fraser Coast region to build the new fleet
building a new rail facility (for train maintenance and stabling) in Ormeau in the Gold Coast region
operating and maintaining the fleet and rail facility in Ormeau.

Learn more at the
Project Information Centre

Located at 229 Adelaide Street, Maryborough, Queensland, the Project Information Centre is open between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12pm on the first Saturday of each month.

The project information centre is an immersive experience where you can learn about our rail history in Maryborough, what the QTMP is all about, and the train design. There is also a dedicated area for kids with interactive activities, and our very own Build the Train game.

Australia’s leading provider of through life asset management for passenger rollingstock

Downer is the leading provider of rollingstock asset management services, with more than 100 years’ experience delivering rail solutions for our customers across Australia.

Downer has successfully delivered a total of 119 Waratah trains for the New South Wales Government across Series 1 and Series 2 trains, and 70 new High Capacity Metro Trains for the Victorian Government.

Downer is proud to be part of QTMP, changing the way people travel around South East Queensland, as well as maintaining and enhancing local rollingstock manufacturing capability in the state.

Opportunities with Downer – Build Queensland’s rail future

Jobseekers

Be part of something big. We are hiring for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program’s new, purpose-built train manufacturing facility at Torbanlea on the Fraser Coast – that is delivering 65 six-car passenger trains for Queensland.

This is your chance to join an industry-leading, world-class project. Work with cutting-edge technology in state-of-the-art facilities, alongside a skilled and passionate team.

We’re seeking approximately 200 frontline tradespeople and 100 professional staff for peak production. Positions include:

Trades – Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication, Painting, Semi-skilled Assembly
Professional roles – Administration and Support, Planning and Scheduling, Quality and Testing, Production and Operations Management, Technical and Specialist positions

The number of people employed will continue to increase over the coming months. However, please be aware that the bulk of recruitment is not expected to occur until 2027.

Click here to submit your application.

As you will see, some roles are being advertised by an EOI whilst others have specific advertisements. Once you apply for an EOI, you do not need to reapply if specific job ads are posted. There is no specific timeframe for when you will be contacted about a role. The Downer Recruitment Team will reach out to you as appropriate as the process progresses.

If you have already been interviewed for a role, please be assured we are still progressing roles in line with our production timeframes.

Downer submits an email each month to candidates who have submitted applications updating them on the process. We encourage you to read these emails to understand where the process is up to.

You can also contact [email protected] to enquire about your specific application.

You may withdraw or update your application at any time.

We’re also recruiting for project management, engineering and professional services roles across the wider QTMP project. Visit our People and Careers page to see current vacancies.

For more information, call 1800 464 512* (Monday–Sunday, 6.30am–7.30pm).

*Free call within Australia. Charges may apply from mobiles. Check with your provider.