Signal Electrician

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on strong connections, both within our teams and with the communities we serve. For over 150 years, we've been linking people and places. Now, we invite you to join us in continuing this proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future.

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Annual remuneration of $199,314 
• 9 day fortnight (Mon – Fri, Mon – Thurs)
• Relocation package available
• Must hold Certificate IV Electrical Railway Signalling
• Paid training and ongoing support to develop your experience and skills
• Strong safety culture, ‘we work safe so that everyone goes home safe’

About the team

Our Regional Assets business plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Queensland’s rail network, keeping it dependable for the people of our state.

This role is part of our skilled Wayside Systems team, which includes Signal Electricians and Mechanical Systems Maintainers. Together, the team services the region from Bloomsbury to Inkerman, carrying out a range of tasks from proactive preventative maintenance to signalling upgrades and corrective repairs. Their collaborative efforts keep the rail network running smoothly and safely for all Queenslanders.

About the role

• Install and repair signalling equipment
• Attend signalling failures to analyse, repair and report on cause of signal failures
• Maintain records and associated documentation relating to asset renewal programs and costing systems
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program and report any equipment performance and condition irregularities

About you

• Certificate IV Railway Signalling
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Current Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence or interstate equivalent that can be changed over prior to starting
• Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland

For further information please click here to view the Position Description.

Join us and be part of a team that helps maintain one of the most vital transport networks in Queensland!

Apply for the Signal Electrician role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Tuesday 8th of July 2025.

Benefits that Count 

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best.  

• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services 

• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services 

• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport 

• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees 

• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership 

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees. 

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. Like the communities of Queensland, there is a home for everyone at Queensland Rail.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to all. If you would like to discuss how we can support your application via reasonable adjustments, please contact Nancy Sanday via email at nancy.sanday@qr.com.au.