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BFCYU Junior Train Controller   Joined: Jun 16, 2008
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:58 pm
Just noticed in QR external vacancies if anyone is interested:

Customer Service Officers-Porters. Queensland Rail.

http://qrcareers.nga.net.au/bin/fnt_info_page.cfm?JobID=5178&info_mode=new_app&MemberID=0

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BFCYU Junior Train Controller   Joined: Jun 16, 2008
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:06 pm
It has already closed
and not available on the QR website.

Any of you Queenslander's apply for it?? Cool

BFCYU


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wongm Minister for Railways   Joined: May 26, 2005
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:25 pm
Why are they called porters? When I hear that job title, I think of the guys who help you to carry your bags. Confused


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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:30 pm
wongm wrote:
When I hear that job title, I think of the guys who help you to carry your bags. Confused


Because that is *precisely* what they used to do... Razz The title has just lingered.


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BFCYU Junior Train Controller   Joined: Jun 16, 2008
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Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:28 pm
Johnmc wrote:
wongm wrote:
When I hear that job title, I think of the guys who help you to carry your bags. Confused


Because that is *precisely* what they used to do... Razz The title has just lingered.


Yes; I am a bit surprised that QR are still using "Porter"
in the job title.

I am not to sure when NSW Railways let that "title" go.
In 1977 when I joined up, (PTC of NSW--then State Rail)
"Station Assistant" was already the title
(and now Customer Service Attendant--CSA)

and no more "Porter" ... like that Johnny Cash song. Laughing
"Hey Porter; Hey Porter......" ie actually train conductor.

I know Station Master-SM &
Assistant Station Master -ASM have been a long time reeling.
They did have a short stint as Station Managers,
then went back to Station Masters.

but now they are Official: Station Managers (SM) now
and Duty Officers (the old ASM's) ie Duty Shift Officers.


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