Job Description

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

Our well-established maintenance team based in Emerald are currently seeking a Signal Electrician to join their team on a permanent full-time basis.

As a Signal Electrician you will carry out the installation, maintenance, and repair of signalling equipment as well as report on the performance and condition of signalling assets. You will play a key role in achieving our vision of delivering world-class rail services for our customers by ensuring the safety and reliability of our assets and services.

Working out of our Emerald depot and reporting to the Wayside Systems Coordinator, you will be joining a small nit team of signal electricians and apprentices.

Benefits that count. What Queensland Rail has to offer:
• Total remuneration package of $193,000 (including allowances) plus 12.75% Super
• 9 day fortnight roster - Mon-Fri, Mon-Thurs (3 day weekend every fortnight)
• Travel within roster on paid work time
• Paid training and ongoing support to develop your skills and experience
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’
• Rail specific tools, uniform, PPE and shared work vehicle supplied

Please click here for our full range of employee benefits.

Purpose that counts. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Install, maintain, repair and adjust electrical signalling equipment.
• Undertake scheduled maintenance activities on signalling equipment.
• Attend signalling failures to analyse, repair and report on cause of failures.
• Maintain records and documentation relating to signal maintenance and costing systems.
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program and report any equipment irregularities.
• Flexible with working times

We are looking to connect with someone who has:
• Certificate IV Railway Signalling
• A current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• A Current Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence or interstate equivalent that can be changed over prior to starting
• Experience in the installation, maintenance and fault rectification of signalling equipment
• Capacity to travel and work within regional Queensland

For further information please view the Position Description.

Please apply to Signal Electrician (11108) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 21st May 2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment 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 Natasha Neuendorf via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Natasha Neuendorf with your specific enquiry on 0436967743 or email natasha.neuendorf@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.