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Signal Electrician

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Rail Full time

Railway Signalling Electrician career opportunity. Entry level and experienced positions available.

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

  • Pay scale ET2.1 – ET3.2, Base salary of approx. $3,371.11 - $4,190.26 per fortnight. Additional penalty rates, allowances and overtime considerably increase your actual earnings.
  • Enhanced Renumeration Package (ERP) will be considered for suitable candidates with Cert IV Electrical Railway Signalling.
  • Ability to complete Certificate IV Electrical Railway Signalling as training spots become available.
  • Free travel to and from work on the Citytrain network. Provided uniforms and PPE. Tool allowance provided to maintain your basic hand tools plus all other tools and equipment are supplied.
  • Long-term career and stability with plenty of opportunities to progress and digress in a world class rail service provider. We are a safety focussed equal opportunity employer celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Access to our FITNESS PASSPORT scheme and our Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

About the team:

Our SEQ Network Assets business delivers infrastructure services, construction, maintenance, asset management and development. This position sits within the Signalling Asset Renewals (SAR) team based at our Qantas Drive Multi User Depot located in the Brisbane Airport precinct. The team is responsible for replacing and upgrading signalling assets across the entire QR network including regional areas. This work is a combination of workshop fabrication, on-site installation and commissioning (testing and certification).

About the role:

  • Working in teams under supervision of qualified Signal Electricians SAR electricians will install test and commission signalling equipment such as train detection, level crossings, points machines, coloured light signals and associated control circuitry.
  • The electrical systems involved vary from 415V floating supplies to ELV d.c control circuits. Work can range from hauling underground cable to assembling computer/processer based interlocking devices.
  • Commissionings usually occur during scheduled weekend shutdowns. SAR electricians need to be available for overtime on weekends up to twice a month. We deliver projects in SEQ and regional areas, so SAR electricians need to be able to travel away from home for 10 day periods.
  • Motivated and enthusiastic electricians looking to establish a career in the Railway Signalling industry.
  • Must have a Queensland electrical fitter mechanics licence and a drivers licence. Railway Signalling qualifications are desirable but not essential as training is provided.
  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety. Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
  • Experience with installation and fault rectification of electrical equipment particularly in an industrial setting is desirable.

The successful applicant must be available for weekend overtime shifts and regional travel of 10-day duration on a regular basis.

FAQ:

  • Is travel on paid work time? Yes, all travel to undertake regional works occurs during paid work time, with flights and self-contained accommodation provided (unless unavailable). Travel allowance is provided to reimburse you for meals and incidentals.
  • Are uniforms supplied? Yes, uniforms including boots and PPE are supplied and replaced when needed.
  • Do I need a Cert IV Electrical Railway Signalling? This qualification is not a pre-employment requirement. When training spots are available you will be enrolled to complete this qualification during paid work time. Completion of competencies of the qualification partially contribute to pay scale progression.
  • Do I need my own tools? Basic hand tools only. A tool allowance is provided to upkeep your tools, while powered and specialised tools are provided.
  • How many weeks annual leave? Standard 4 weeks accrued per year.
  • What are the work hours? 76 ordinary hours per fortnight usually 0600-1600 Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri. Occasionally you may be required to work outside these times and relevant penalty rates apply. Additional hours usually on weekends are overtime and penalty rates up to 200% apply.
  • Is Queensland Rail an equal opportunity employer? Yes, Queensland Rail is an equal opportunity employer celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion.

Please apply to Signal Electrician(8195) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Wednesday 12th March 2025.

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.

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 Sara Bidgood via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Sara Bidgood 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.

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.

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