Signal Electrician / Technician – Mackay

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Permanent position with a salary package of $153,000 plus overtime after 20 hours
• Paid training and ongoing support to develop your experience and skills
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we work safe so that everyone goes home safe
• Long-term career and stability with an industry leader
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Relocation payments available

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About the team

Our Northern Network Operations business are responsible for managing the maintenance and reliability of our rail network, ensuring it is safe and reliable for the people of Queensland.

This position is based at our Mackay depot and sits within the Wayside Systems team consisting of 4 Signal Electricians and 4 Mechanical Systems Maintainers, working closely to cover the region from Kalarka to Bloomsbury (1 hour north and 2 hours south of Mackay)

About the role

• Install, maintain and fault finding /repair of signalling equipment
• Attend signalling failures to analyse, repair and report on cause of signal failures
• Maintain records and associated documentation relating to asset renewal programs and costing systems
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program and report any equipment performance and condition irregularities

For further details please view the Position Description here

We are looking for

• Certificate IV Electrical Railway Signalling
• Queensland Electrical Fitter and Mechanic Licence
• Drivers Licence

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Hours

• The team work Monday to Friday with every second Friday off (3 day weekend)
• On call 1 week in three (not over the long weekend)

FAQ

• Do I have to pay to get to site? No, you start and finish at the depot. All travel is on paid time.
• Are uniforms supplied? Yes
• How many weeks annual leave? 4 weeks
• Do I need my own tools? Yes – Specialized equipment will be supplied
• How many weeks annual leave? 4 weeks

Sounds great, what’s next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply via our website by clicking onto the “Apply” button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Sunday the 26th of March 2023

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.