Telecommunications Technician

Based in Townsville, you will be responsible for carrying out the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications and electronic equipment and report on the performance and condition of the telecommunication asset to ensure safe and effective operation.

Queensland Rail is an integrated customer and rail infrastructure business servicing the passenger, tourism, resources and freight customer markets throughout Queensland.  The organisation aims to be the safest, best performing and most customer focused railway in Australia.

At Queensland Rail we believe safety comes first. Always.

About the role

• Install, maintain and repair telecommunication and electronic equipment in accordance with predefined work programs.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements and legislative policies including work activities performed by subordinate employees.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specification and standards including work activities performed by subordinate employees.
• Maintain records and associated documentation relating to asset condition, maintenance programs and costing systems.
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled maintenance program and equipment performance and condition irregularities.
• Progress the implementation and application of work procedures and practices in pursuit of assuring and continuously improving quality.

About you

The appointee will be required to:

• Sound knowledge of telecommunications equipment and systems.
• Sound skill in the installation, maintenance and fault rectification of telecommunications equipment and systems.
• Sound knowledge of the technical regulations and standards relating to the maintenance and installation of the telecommunications network equipment/systems and customer premises equipment/systems.
• Sound interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Sound knowledge of the WH&S Act and relevant Queensland Rail policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and willingness to commit to and work within Queensland Rail's Values and Behaviours.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have the following qualifications:

National Drivers licence -Qld

Telecomms Technician Trade Certificate

Position description

The starting salary range on offer for this role is $61287

Benefits on offer

• Flexible working options.
• Competitive Salary Packaging.
• Generous superannuation scheme.

If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply to Telecommunications Technician (646) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button.  Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm 9th March 2021.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.  

Queensland Rail embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way.  We have built the foundation for diversity in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples, Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism. We continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Returned to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Colette Brock with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email qrcareers@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.