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 has to offer: 

• Base salary between $81,000 - $101,000 + penalties + 12.75% super (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• 9-day fortnight (Monday-Friday, Monday-Thursday)

• Paid training and support to develop your experience

• Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodation
• All PPE & uniform supplied

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Purpose that Counts.

At Queensland Rail, your career growth really matters. Based in Townsville, our Electronic Repair Centre is looking for an experienced Telecommunications Technician to join their team on a permanent full-time basis in Townsville. This role will require you to carry out the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications and electronic equipment and report on the performance and condition of the telecommunication assets to ensure safe and effective operation.

This role will be best suited to a candidate with proven experience in bench repair with knowledge of and experience in telemetry and remote monitoring equipment.  Staff performing this role are frequently part of a team from the Electronic Repair Centre and Install and Maintenance sections co-operating with each other to perform field maintenance. 

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain and repair telecommunication and electronic equipment to component level in accordance with predefined work programs.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements and legislative policies.
• Maintain records and associated documentation
• Report on actual work performed and condition irregularities against the scheduled maintenance program

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People who Count.

This role would be best suited to those with proven experience in bench repair with knowledge and experience in 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 across regional Queensland.

To be considered for this position you will need:

• 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)
• Previous experience in bench repair desirable
• 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 Sunday 19th April 2026.

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