Telecommunications Lead - ETCS CRR

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

Our team of over 8000 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer: 

• Highly competitive salary plus a generous superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About this role:

Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Projects team, the Telecommunications Lead will see you drive innovation, ensuring strong engineering capability and delivering the European Train Control System (ETCS). You’ll provide strategic leadership across design, implementation, testing and commissioning – shaping the future of rail operations. We are currently recruiting for 3 roles all of which are permanent full-time positions based in Brisbane. 

Purpose That Counts – Some of the responsibilities of the role:

• Lead delivery of expert telecommunications engineering services (ETCS DRS, Cyber, CSN, Infrastructure) across all project phases, ensuring scope, quality, safety, budget, and timelines are met.
• Drive commercial outcomes by coaching teams to manage stakeholders effectively and communicate with impact.
• Foster innovation and business improvements through technology development and team leadership.
• Ensure integrity and compliance in all telecommunications engineering outputs to meet operational requirements.
• Provide professional engineering guidance and monitor compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support effective strategies and governance.
• Promote achievement of project objectives and deliver high-quality customer service.
• Collaborate with CRR/ETCS Operational Readiness group to align telecommunications initiatives and provide expert advice.
• Project budgeting and forecasting

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Expertise in design, renewals, implementation, testing, and commissioning of telecommunications infrastructure (ETCS DRS, Cyber, CSN).
• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams and technical officers.
• Strong track record in delivering commercially focused telecommunications solutions that add value.
• Skilled in coaching multi-disciplinary teams to achieve sustainable outcomes in complex regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business improvements, technology development, and innovation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and policy obligations, with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and be Professional Engineering (QLD) Registered

 Progress that Counts 

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 
Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Telecommunications Lead role by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 1st March 2026. To read the position description click HERE
 
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.  

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au  

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.