Team Leader Signalling Design
Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000
We have an extraordinary opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative organisation as the Team Leader in Rail Signalling Design.
As a leader in this role, you will guide and develop a team of engineering professionals to deliver Rail Signal Design projects. You'll play a pivotal part in shaping how Queensland Rail and the railway signalling industry connect communities for the 2032 Olympic Games and beyond.
Now is an exciting time to be part of our journey as we continue through our large-scale rail network transformation, across South East Queensland.
Benefits:
- A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers and communities is a core priority.
- Permanent Full-Time.
- Options for flexible work including approved 50% of time working from home if desired.
- Four weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Generous superannuation contributions
- Long service leave entitlements on completion of 7 years continuous service.
- Full reimbursement for annual membership with two (2) relevant approved professional development associations relevant to your role.
- Free Citytrain travel to work and discounted rail travel for yourself and your dependents.
- Fitness passport providing a heavily discounted access to a large range of gyms and sporting facilities.
- Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
- Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.
Some of what your day to day will include:
- Lead a team of internal and contract resources to design and deliver Signal Design projects.
- Coordinate resourcing, and provide technical input to schedules, estimates, technical requirements and queries.
- Provide engineering expertise for works designed in-house, supporting contract designers and design review of works done by others.
- Support the Manager Signal Design driving improvements in the team and how we engage with industry.
- Technical coordination of projects and work packages allocation.
What you will bring:
- Leadership, coaching, and development of individuals and teams.
- End to end project leadership.
- Proven background in delivering rail signal engineering solutions that provide commercial value.
- Enthusiasm for problem-solving and proactive and innovative approach to project challenges.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of signalling standards and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Degree Qualification (Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering).
- Hold or be eligible for Professional Engineering registration in Queensland preferred.
- Alternative qualifications backgrounds will be considered for candidates with strong signal design engineering experience and team leadership capability.
Sounds great, what next?
Please apply to Team Leader Signalling Design (11763) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 28th of July 2026.
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 Ryan Curry via the email below.
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.
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 Ryan Curry with your specific enquiry via ryan.curry@qr.com.au