Signal Electrician

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

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

What's on offer:

• Permanent full-time position
• Pay scale ET2.1 – ET3.2, Base salary from $85,000 - $105,000. Actual earning range with penalties, allowances and overtime is approx. $120,000 - $180,000.
• Ability to complete Certificate IV Electrical Railway Signalling as training spots become available.
• All uniforms and PPE provided. Tool allowance provided to maintain your basic hand tolls plus all other tools and equipment are supplied.
• Long-term career and stability with plenty of opportunities to progress and digress in a world class rail service provider. We are a safety focussed equal opportunity employer celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Access to our Fitness Passport scheme and our Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

About the team:

Our SEQ Network Assets business delivers infrastructure services, construction, maintenance, asset management and development. This position sits within the Signalling Asset Renewals (SAR) team based at our Qantas Drive Multi User Depot located in the Brisbane Airport precinct. The team is responsible for replacing and upgrading signalling assets across the entire QR network including regional areas. This work is a combination of workshop fabrication, on-site installation and commissioning (testing and certification).

About the role:

Working in teams under supervision of qualified Signal Electricians SAR electricians will install test and commission signalling equipment such as train detection, level crossings, points machines, coloured light signals and associated control circuitry.

The electrical systems involved vary form 415V floating supplies to ELV d.c control circuits. Work can range from hauling underground cable to assembling computer/processer based interlocking devices.

Commissionings usually occur during scheduled weekend shutdowns. SAR electricians need to be available for overtime on weekends up to twice a month. We deliver projects in SEQ and regional areas, our SAR electricians need to be able to travel away from home for 10 day periods.

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We are looking for:

• Motivated and enthusiastic electricians looking to establish a career in the Railway Signalling industry.
• Must have a Queensland electrical fitter mechanics licence and a drivers licence. Railway Signalling qualifications are desirable but not essential as training is provided.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety. Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Experience with installation and fault rectification of electrical equipment particularly in an industrial setting is desirable.

Roster: Depot roster consists of day shifts, Monday to Friday, with one LDO (Local Day Off) per week, typically on either Monday or Friday depending on business needs. Away work is determined by project access requirements and may involve day, afternoon, or night shifts.

Travel: Project requirements may include extended periods away from home. Work rotations can involve swings of up to 10 days, with longer projects typically following a 10-days-on and 4-days-off roster. Candidates must be prepared and willing to work away from home as needed.

Please apply to Signal Electrician (10621) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane)  Monday 29th December 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.