Senior Signalling Engineer

Company description:

Queensland Rail's purpose is to provide a customer-focused, safe, reliable, on-time, value for money rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with the public transport system. The organisation's vision is connecting communities through a modern, world-class rail service.

Job description:

You'll connect Queensland. We'll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on strong connections, both within our teams and with the communities we serve. For over 150 years, we've been linking people and places. Now, we invite you to join us in continuing this proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future.

As a Signalling Engineer in our Regional Assets team, you'll work across office and field environments, solving complex technical challenges and contributing to projects that matter. Every day brings something new and your work will help keep Queensland connected.

What's in It for You?

We offer more than just a competitive salary. Here's what you can expect:

• Permanent role with a respected industry leader
• Attractive salary: Base of $143,802 - $153,886 + overtime + on-call allowance % super
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Relocation assistance to help you settle in
• Exciting growth phase with major transformation projects underway

About the Role

Based at one of our regional depots - Rockhampton, Maryborough, Bundaberg, or Toowoomba - you'll join a skilled team of Signalling Engineers supporting Queensland Rail's regional signalling systems and infrastructure.

You'll provide expert engineering advice, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure our systems meet both internal standards and industry best practices. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and reliability of our network.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering support for regional maintenance and operations
• Participate in a 1-in-4 rotating on-call roster
• Investigate faults and incidents across the network
• Prepare documentation and support testing/commissioning of signalling projects
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes
• Advise on strategic maintenance planning and lifecycle analysis

About You

You're a technically skilled and solutions-focused professional with:

• Deep knowledge of signalling systems and equipment
• Strong grasp of signalling safe-working principles and safety-critical protocols
• Proven experience investigating signalling incidents
• Ability to lead small teams in project and maintenance environments

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from an accredited Australian university, or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia
• Current C Class Driver's Licence

Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria: Senior Signalling Engineer

Lifestyle & Work Benefits at Queensland Rail:

• Four weeks annual leave, as well as other leaves and flexible working opportunities to help balance between work and personal commitments.
• Free travel to-and-from work, as well as access to discounted and/or free rail travel for off-duty travel on the City or long-distance travel networks.
• Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment.
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional and leadership development opportunities and ongoing support to develop your experience and skills.
• Access to Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state.
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we 'work safe' so that everyone goes 'home safe'

And more Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Apply for the Senior Signalling Engineer role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Sunday the 26th of October 2025.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

We're a team of thousands and we're proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. Like the communities of Queensland, there is a home for everyone at Queensland Rail.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to all. If you would like to discuss how we can support your application via reasonable adjustments, please contact Nancy Sanday via email