Telecommunications Technician

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

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

Your opportunity

At Queensland Rail, your career growth really matters. An internal move has opened up an opportunity for an experienced Telecommunications Technician to join our Regional Assets team on a permanent full-time basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing telecommunications and electronic equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain and repair telecommunication and electronic equipment
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specifications
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Maintain records and associated documentation
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled maintenance program

What you’ll bring:

• Sound skill in the installation, maintenance and fault rectification of telecommunications equipment and systems
• Unrestricted Driver’s License
• Electronics Trade Certificate (similar qualifications in electronics considered)
• Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required

This role would be best suited to those with proven experience with radio & transmission systems and remote monitoring equipment. A considerable amount of work is conducted out in the field, so you must be able to travel away and work in a variety of locations across regional Queensland.

Salary and roster

• ET2.1 – ET3.2 base salary between $81,000 - $101,000 + penalties + 12.75% super (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• 9-day fortnight (Monday-Friday, Monday-Thursday)

For further information please click here to view the full Position Description.

Benefits that Count 

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best.  

• Paid training and support to further develop your skills
• All PPE & uniforms supplied
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport 

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

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Apply for the Telecommunications Technician role via our website by clicking the apply now button before Sunday 15th of September 2024.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Nancy Sanday via email at nancy.sanday@qr.com.au