Telecommunications Technician

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.

Benefits that count. What Queensland Rail offers:

• 9 day fortnight - Mon-Fri, Mon-Thurs 
• Potential annual salary of $140,000 including penalties + 12.75% super
• Paid training and support to develop your experience
• All PPE & uniform supplied
• Railway housing available in Cloncurry
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’ 

Purpose that counts.

Based at Cloncurry Station, you'll become part of a dedicated team of technicians, electricians, and mechanical staff, who all work together to cover the region from Mt Isa to Richmond.

As a Telecommunications Technician you will carry out the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications and electronic equipment to ensure safe and effective operation. This role would be best suited to those with proven experience with radio & transmission systems and remote monitoring equipment. A considerable amount of work is conducted out in the field, so you must be able to travel away and work in a variety of locations.

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Installing, maintaining and repairing telecommunication and electronic equipment
• Maintaining records and associated documentation
• Reporting on actual work performed against the scheduled maintenance program
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specifications, including work performed by subordinates

People who count. We are looking to connect with someone with:

• Sound skill in the installation, maintenance and fault rectification of telecommunications equipment and systems
• Unrestricted driver’s license
• Electronics Trade Certificate (similar qualifications in electronics considered)
• Must have capacity to travel and work throughout regional Queensland
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required
• Participate in an on-call roster with standby allowance benefits

For further information please view the full Position Description and full range of employee benefits on our QR Careers website www.queenslandrail.com.au/careers 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. 
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) Monday 17th November 2025.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact qrcareers.com.au with your specific enquiry.