Qualified Signal Electrician

Qualified Signal Electrician



About ARTC

Keeping Australia moving and growing our network for the future brings immense opportunities.

At ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation), we are one of the largest rail network owners in Australia. With more than 1,800 employees across 39 locations, we all work towards our common goal to link the nation and keep Australia moving. As the rail industry undergoes significant transformation, we've invested billions of dollars to build, expand and modernise our network to get freight off the road and onto rail, and we're not stopping. That's good for our customers, motorists, the environment, and communities.

About the Division / Team

Our Operations team works with a diverse customer base to support several nationally significant supply chains. With management responsibility spanning across five states, our 8,500km rail network is used to transport bulk products, passenger and general freight, including steel and a vast array of consumer items such as groceries, electrical goods and other items for both import and export markets.

The Operations teams work within several complex and challenging environments, including some of the busiest rail corridors in Australia to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable service delivery outcomes for its customers, stakeholders and the community.

About the Opportunity

Ensure the operational integrity and efficiency of a designated section of rail corridor.

• Install, modify, maintain and repair signalling and communication equipment, in accordance with technical maintenance plans, signalling discipline standards, practices and safeworking procedures
• Examine and test signalling equipment in accordance with signalling standards, diagnose and isolate faults, and ensure that appropriate certificates are submitted
• Install and maintain mechanical signalling locking, and interlocking devices;
  Infrastructure and equipment
• Maintain aerial signal/telecommunications lines and cables
• Attend to emergencies and irregularities ensuring equipment is promptly and safely returned to service
• Maintain materials, tools, vehicles and equipment
• Supervise and train staff to ensure that they perform their duties in accordance with signalling standards, practices and safeworking procedures
• Participate in projects and undertake other duties as requested

About You

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified railway Signal Electrician and/or relevant trade or technical experience
• Knowledge and ability to implement the principles of rail safety management, OHS principles and electrical codes of practice
• Experience in field fault finding, maintenance and repairs
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to apply quality systems including policies and procedures
• Customer service focus
• Drivers Licence - Class C

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Detailed knowledge of telemetry and computer interlocking systems
• Current AUSTEL / ACA license
• Handsignalling and Worksite Protection Class 3

What we offer

You will have access to a variety of benefits working with us, including but not limited to:

• Competitive remuneration
• An uncompromising commitment to a Zero-Harm working environment
• Fully paid on the job training
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
• Numerous financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits Including salary sacrifice option of novated leasing, discounts and support programs

Our Organisation and Culture

We foster an inclusive, values led culture and embrace diversity in all forms. Together, our people build a respectful, fair, and flexible workplace and we thrive on creating an environment where your hard work and achievements are recognised.

We have an uncompromising commitment to your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with ongoing development opportunities is important to us.

We rely on the diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented employees regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural background.

At ARTC, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a real difference for Australia's first peoples and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Come and join us at ARTC and experience belonging.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

For further information relating to the role, please contact - recruitment@artc.com.au

Applications close: 15 April, 2025.

ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.