Telecommunications Systems Officer

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 has to offer: 

• Base salary of $109,949 + penalties + 12.75% super
• Choice of 9-day fortnight (Monday-Friday, Monday-Thursday) or 9 days on 5 days off (Monday to following Tuesday) or 8 days on 6 days off (Monday to Monday)
• Paid training and support to develop your experience
• Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodation
• All PPE & uniform supplied

Please click here for our full range of employee benefits.

Purpose that Counts.

At Queensland Rail, your career growth really matters. Based in Townsville, Operational Services Mt Isa Line is looking for an experienced Telecommunications System Officer to join their multidisciplinary team on a permanent full-time basis in Townsville to assist in technical inspections, maintenance, repairs and project delivery for telecommunications and associated electronic equipment and systems across the Townsville to Mt Isa Rail Line.

You will also be responsible for providing technical support in the maintenance of telecommunications and associated electronic equipment and systems. This includes radio systems, transmission systems, telemetry and SCADA, and IP network equipment. 
 

As a Telecommunications System Officer you will be responsible for:

• Performing technical inspections / quality audits and implement procedures relating to the maintenance of telecommunications systems and equipment
• Investigating and reporting on systems and equipment failures and performance anomalies
• Performing testing, commissioning and maintenance of equipment and systems
• Monitoring equipment and system performance and recommend improvement initiatives
• Maintaining all records relating to asset condition, maintenance programs and costing systems

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To be considered for this position you will need:

• ACMA Open Cabler Registration
• Drivers Licence (Manual)
• Electrical Licence (Restricted)
• Be available for call out/stand by duties, overtime and higher-grade relief as required
• Work away from home station and travel throughout Queensland as required
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required

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 11:59pm Tuesday 21st April 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jelena Nikolovski with your specific enquiry via Jelena.Nikolovski@qr.com.au