Signal Construction Officer

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

We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

Join our Signalling Asset Renewals (SAR) team, delivering rail signalling construction and renewals works across the entire Queensland Rail Network, including regional Queensland. Based at Qantas Drive Depot in the Brisbane Airport precinct, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and modernizing critical infrastructure.

About the Role

As the Signalling Construction Officer, you will:

• Coordinate the allocation and deployment of personnel, vehicles, equipment, and rosters for projects across the SEQ and Regional Network.
• Split your time between office-based duties and fieldwork, supporting installation, testing, and commissioning of signalling equipment.
• Supervise field installations, ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of all construction activities, and actioning any required adjustments to project plans.
• Provide technical support and direction to the team, contributing to the successful delivery of defined project schedules.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled applicants who have:

• Cert IV in Electrical Railway Signalling (mandatory).
• Queensland Electrical Licence (mandatory).
• C Class Driver’s Licence (mandatory).
• Proficiency in systems-based tools and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in project and construction environments (highly desirable).
• The ability to work collaboratively and independently.

What Queensland Rail Offers

• Pay and conditions as per Network Enterprise Agreement at pay scale ET3.3.
• Opportunities to gain exposure to project delivery and expand your technical skills.
• Work between the office and field, applying your trade expertise.
• Provision of signalling-specific tools and an additional tool allowance.
• A 4-day workweek when based in SEQ.
• When working in the Regional Network, a 10-days on / 4-days off roster, with travel allowances and penalty rates.

This role requires regular weekend work in SEQ and occasional extended stays in regional areas. Overtime penalties and allowances applied.

Join Queensland Rail and contribute to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our railway network while advancing your career in signalling.

Apply today and be a part of shaping Queensland Rail’s future! Click here to view the Position Description

Please apply to Signal Construction Officer (9048) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane)  Monday 12th May 2025.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Sara Bidgood via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Sara Bidgood with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email qrcareers@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.