Job Description

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

At Queensland Rail, we connect communities, industries and regions across the state by delivering essential services that have kept Queensland moving for 160 years.

Our core priorities guide everything we do: keeping people safe, delivering exceptional services, strengthening our network, supporting freight, and operating efficiently and sustainably.

The Opportunity

We're offering an opportunity to join our Telecommunications Systems Engineering team as a Telecommunications Engineer – Data Networking, where you'll help shape and support the critical communications infrastructure that keeps Queensland's rail network moving.

Working across a range of network and telecommunications technologies, you'll contribute to projects that improve network performance, reliability and capability while supporting safe and efficient railway operations throughout Queensland. You'll join a collaborative team of engineering professionals and have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that deliver real outcomes for communities across the state.

This is your platform; this is where your journey begins

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Brisbane CBD location
• Work on critical telecommunications and data networking infrastructure
• Opportunity to contribute to state-wide projects and emerging technologies

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, including:

Annual base salary starts at $126,435 plus 12.75% Superannuation

Perks

• Access to join QRI Lifestyle, offering members access to thousands of exclusive discounts and benefits
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• Rail travel benefits, including free and discounted rail travel
• Overtime and travel allowances in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Plus, more!

About the Team

The Telecommunications Systems Engineering team provides specialist engineering expertise to support Queensland Rail's telecommunications and data networking environment. The team is responsible for delivering innovative, reliable and future-focused solutions that underpin operational performance and connectivity across the rail network.

Purpose That Counts – Some of the responsibilities of the role

• Design, document and deliver telecommunications data networking projects to agreed standards and performance requirements.
• Provide specialist technical advice and engineering support across telecommunications and network systems.
• Investigate faults and service requests, identifying and implementing effective technical solutions.
• Manage and enhance network monitoring systems to improve visibility, reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, performance measures and technical documentation.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical training while staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practice.

People Who Count – What you can bring to the role

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical capability, a passion for engineering excellence and the ability to deliver reliable networking solutions in a complex operational environment. You’ll also demonstrate:

• Experience designing and implementing data networking solutions in a complex operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, telecommunications technologies and associated engineering principles.
• Experience delivering telecommunications or networking projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding capability across network environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

At the time of application, you will require:

• Bachelor of Engineering Electrical/Electronic degree
• Current unrestricted driver's licence

The following will be highly regarded:

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

Additional Information

Whilst this role is predominantly performed across a 38-hour working week based in Brisbane CBD.

Participation in an on-call roster, overtime and occasional travel throughout Queensland will be required to support project and operational activities. Overtime and travel will attract the generous benefits available under Queensland Rail's Enterprise Agreement.

For more information please see the Position Description

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

We're incredibly proud of the work our team is doing to keep Queensland connected through safe, reliable and innovative railway services. Join us and be part of a team driven by technical excellence, collaboration and a shared commitment to Progress that Counts.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Please apply to Telecommunications Engineer - Data Networking (11999) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Tuesday 29th September 2026.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, 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 Cynthia Mackenzie via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email qrcareers@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.