Telecommunications Technician

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• 9 day fortnight - Mon-Fri, Mon-Thurs 
• Base salary of between $81,000 -101,000 + penalties + generous allowances + 12.75% super (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• Paid training and support to develop your experience
• All PPE & uniform supplied
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’

Please click here for our full range of employee benefits.

About the team

This position is based at our Bohle depot in Townsville. The team consists of ten communications professionals who work together to cover the region from Rockhampton to Cardwell.

About the role 

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.

In this role you will:

• Install, maintain and repair telecommunication and electronic equipment
• Maintain records and associated documentation
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled maintenance program
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specifications, including work performed by subordinates

About you

• Sound skill in the installation, maintenance and fault rectification of telecommunications equipment and systems
• Driver’s License
• Electronics Trade Certificate (similar qualifications in electronics considered)
• Must have capacity to travel and work within Regional Queensland
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required

For more details please click here to view the Position Description.

Please apply to Telecommunications Technician (7703) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 19th May 2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment 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 Nancy Sanday via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Nancy Sanday with your specific enquiry on nancy.sanday@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.