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A Senior Track Worker leads a team performing maintenance on railway lines. You’ll carry out track inspections and identify any areas needing attention. Senior Track Workers might supervise other staff and ensure maintenance schedules are completed on time. You might also install new track systems or perform emergency repairs when needed.
Senior Track Workers should have good leadership skills and be able to work well in a team environment. It’s important that you can communicate well and follow correct procedures during your work. Senior Track Workers should have excellent attention to detail and may require a high level of physical fitness to manage the manual labour involved in this role.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Senior Track Worker.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a rail track supervisor with the TLI47121 Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure. This nationally recognised qualification certifies you for supervisory roles in rail structures, track surfacing, track working, or track protection. The course covers: leadership, project management, rail safety and risk control measures, supervising work teams, resolving conflict and grievances, accident-emergency procedures. Enquire now for entry requirements, specialisation electives (and their availability) and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get a job in railway maintenance with the TLI32121 Certificate III in Rail Structures. This nationally recognised training course introduces you to the rail industry workplace and teaches you how to carry out installation and maintenance work on steel, concrete, masonry, and timber railway structures. You’ll learn how to use hand and power tools, operate machinery, carry out structural safety tests, communicate effectively with your work team, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, railway maintenance career outcomes, and opportunities for course enrolment in your area..
Get a job in railway maintenance and infrastructure with the TLI37122 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure. This nationally recognised qualification allows you pursue nine different specialisations including: track maintenance and construction; turnout installation; track welding; track examination; rail testing; turnout construction; rail track surfacing; track drainage maintenance, tram or light rail. You’ll gain technical skills in your specialist area while learning how to work within railway quality standards and safety protocols. Enquire now for the list of specialisation units (and their availability) plus course openings in your area..
In Australia, a full time Senior Track Worker generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced moderate growth in employment numbers over recent years. There are currently 5,800 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Senior Track Worker. Senior Track Workers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Rail Infrastructure is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Senior Track Worker. This course covers a range of topics including coordinating work teams, implementing QA systems and applying fatigue management strategies. A Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure or Certificate III in Rail Structures may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within rail. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Rail
Rail Protection Officer
$960 weekly pay
Rail Worker
Track Worker
Railway Shunter
$1,340 weekly pay
Senior Track Worker
$1,200 weekly pay
Signaller
Track Machine Operator
$1,400 weekly pay
Train Driver
$1,600 weekly pay
Rail Safety Manager
$2,000 weekly pay
Train Controller
$1,800 weekly pay
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