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

Job seekers

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for roles at the Torbanlea train manufacturing facility. 

Submit your EOI here. Simply upload your current resume and details of any relevant qualifications. 

Approximately 300 staff are required for the facility in both frontline and professional roles, once it commences operations in 2026.

Please note, interviews are planned from October, with roles starting on site in stages in 2026.

In the meantime, come along to one of our job seeker sessions at the QTMP Project Information Centre, 229 Adelaide Street, Maryborough: 

• 2pm - 5pm, Monday, 21 July, 29025.
• 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
• 2pm - 5pm, Monday, 4 August, 2025.
• 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, 5 August, 2025.
• 2pm - 5pm, Monday, 18 August, 2025.
• 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, 19 August 2025.

 You do not need to make an appointment. 

You can also get information at 1800 464 512*

*Monday to Sunday 6.30am to 7.30pm. Free call from anywhere in Australia, call charges apply for mobile phones and payphones. Check with your service provider for call costs.

We also have ongoing recruiting opportunities for project management, engineering and professional services roles across the wider project. 

Visit our People & Careers page to find the opportunities currently available. 

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