Signal Electrician

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

About the Team:

We aim to be the safest, best performing and most customer focused railway in Australia. Our South East Queensland (SEQ) Network Assets business delivers infrastructure services, construction, maintenance, asset management and development across our 700 kilometers of rail network across South East Queensland, stretching from Varsity Lakes in the South to Gympie in the North, from Moreton Bay in the East and inland to Rosewood in the west.

Our Signals Maintenance team are looking for multiple Signal Electricians to carrying out the installation, maintenance and repair of all signalling equipment and report on the performance and condition of the signalling asset to ensure it's safe and effective operation in the SEQ region.

Fixed term until December 2025 with a possibility these roles will extend beyond this time. The team currently work a rolling 7-week roster, Sunday to Friday Shifts: 5:00am – 2:30pm | 2:00pm – 11:30pm | 8:30pm – 6:00am. Penalties rates apply. This roster can change with business requirements.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements and legislative policies including work activities performed by subordinate employees

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specification and standards including work activities performed by subordinate employees

• Install, maintain and fault finding / repair of signalling equipment.

• Maintain all records and associated documentation relating to asset condition, maintenance programs and costing systems.

• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program and report any equipment performance and condition irregularities.

• Perform Protection Officer duties as required.

We are seeking interest from applicants with the following:

• Cert IV Electrical Railway Signalling, desirable but not mandatory to hold (internal training supplied for successful candidates)

• Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence

• C Class Drivers Licence

In addition to the above requirements, you will possess:

• Organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

What's on offer:

• Fixed-Term contracts until December 2025

• Full training and upskilling provided

• Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel

• Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services

• Access to Queensland Rail’s Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport

For more information, please read through the attached Position Description

Please apply to Signal Electrician (7160) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 16th March 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 sara.bidgood@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.