Senior Telecommunications Interface Adviser

Queensland Rail is looking for a Senior Telecommunications Interface Adviser for a fixed term 24 month opportunity. We’re seeking applications from proactive professionals to support the interface between Queensland Rail’s Telecommunications Engineering and the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), ensuring seamless execution of interface activities and technical alignment.

Benefits that count: 

A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers and communities is a core priority.

• Competitive starting annual base salary of $151,300 plus12.75% Superannuation company contribution.
• Support for your career and continued professional development.
• Flexible working options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.
• Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
• Four weeks annual leave and annual leave loading for roles under our standard QR Enterprise Agreement.

And more! Click here to learn more about our benefits. 

About the role: 

Queensland Rail is partnering with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to deliver its Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP). The program includes the design and manufacture of 65 new trains to cater for the growing demand for rail services within Southeast Queensland. The new trains will be manufactured and maintained in Queensland thus creating jobs in the rail industry and associated supply chains. 

Some key areas of focus for this role are: 

• Provide a clear and consistent Telecoms Engineering interface to the QTMP team.
• Assist the integrated planning, implementation, and deployment of various Telecommunications Engineering systems for QTMP.
• Provide oversight and alignment to the various intra-Telecoms technical teams to ensure cross system coordination and efficiencies.
• Assist in the identification of inter-discipline dependencies, deficiencies, conflicts, risks and opportunities that arises from the integrated plan.
• Identify, assess and report on risks and opportunities.
• Monitor and report on business readiness requirements and milestones.
• Accountability for the planning and delivery of Queensland Rail works. 

For more detailed information about the role click here to view full Position Description. 

What you’ll bring: 

• Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enable the identification of risks, issues and opportunities.
• High level of interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Telecommunications Engineering systems knowledge and its interfaces and role in the business. Such as Train Control Systems, Passenger Information Systems, CCTV, Data Networks, Power Supervisory System, Station Systems and Radio Systems.
• Substantial knowledge of Telecommunications technologies and standards.
• Management skills across teams of technical specialists, coordinators, and project managers.
• Experience with procurement processes and project works. 

Location and typical working hours:

• Standard 38 hours per week Monday to Friday. 
• This role will require occasional pre-planned/ad-hoc weekend work for handover and acceptance testing.
• Mix of office based work at our Brisbane CBD location with opportunity to be present at QTMP sites such as Torbanlea and Ormeau. 

Due to the timeline and that no sponsorship support will being available for this role, only candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights will be considered. 

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Senior Telecommunications Interface Adviser (9461) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 20th April 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Mackenzie via the phone number or email below.

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.  

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry via cynthia.mackenzie@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.