Network Control Officer

UGL Regional Linx operates and maintains the NSW Country Regional Network (CRN).

The CRN links broad areas of Regional NSW to interstate and metropolitan rail systems. The network supports daily passenger services along with the transportation of freight including coal, grain, cotton, minerals and containerised goods to domestic and export markets.

Career progression & a long term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Regional Linx will offer you.

We are seeking motivated railway signallers and experienced Network Control Officers who would like to join our Network Operations team in Orange.

**The opportunity**
- Manage and control day-to-day train movements in a vast and varied network on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis
- Facilitate network access for maintenance activities across the network
- Support the administration of ad-hoc train movements
- Ensure rail safeworking procedures are followed

**About the role**

As a Network Control Officer you will play an important role in the continued safe operation of the CRN. UGL Regional Linx will run training schools to ensure all staff have appropriate knowledge to operate our network. This includes issuing staff with a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Rail Operations (if not already obtained prior) at the successful completion of the required training.

**About you**
- Certificate IV in Rail Operations or willingness and ability to obtain
- Knowledge of NSW Rail Safety Law desirable
- Current Driving Licence
- Customer focused, team orientated, accountable and results driven
- Strong communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow through within a fast paced operational environment
- Ability and willingness to adapt, quickly learn and utilise new skills and knowledge

**UGL - Big projects. Big careers.**

We keep Australia moving through out transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation and transmission operations.

We are helping shape the country through our major infrastructure projects in Australia’s biggest cities and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.

**Why Unite with the Very Best?**
- A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team
- Flexible and blended work environment
- Access to rewards through out health & wellbeing, travel and retail partnerships
- Build on your skills with an array of learning, development, and growth opportunities
- Inclusive employee networks
- Work in a vibrant and equal environment

UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks that may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

**_About Us_**

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies

At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

**Discipline**: Network Administrator

**Primary Location**: Australia-NSW-Blue Mountains & Central West

**Work Type**: Full-time