Prin Telecomms Network Engineer - ETCS

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

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer: 

• Highly competitive salary plus a generous superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About this role:

Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Projects team, the Principal Telecommunications Network Engineer will see you drive the technical direction of Queensland Rail’s European Train Control System’s (ETCS) telecommunications networks. You’ll provide specialist engineering leadership to deliver robust, compliant and commercially focused telecommunications data solutions across Queensland Rail.

Permanent full-time position based in Brisbane.

Purpose That Counts – Some of the responsibilities of the role:

• Provie strategic technical leadership to ensure ETCS network solutions meet operational needs and deliver commercial value
• Embed and uphold QR quality standards, procedures and improvement principles
• Oversee ETCS CRR telecommunications data system performance, ensuring cost-effective delivery and seamless, reliable integration with QR networks
• Lead technical training and capability development for telecommunications office and field staff

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Strong expertise in LAN/WAN data communications and physical network security in large transport / logistics environments.
• Proven ability to design, configure, commission and support telecommunications network systems with high reliability and availability
• Experience delivering commercially focused telecommunications solutions
• Ability to provide clear technical leadership and uplift competency across diverse teams
• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications performance and integration principles and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills to engage effectively with stakeholders and drive accountability for performance and compliance
• Hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) and a ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence

 Progress that Counts 

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 
Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Principal Telecommunications Network Enginner role by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 1st March 2026. To read the position description click HERE
 
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.  

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au  

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.