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.

Our culture is one based on safety and performance. Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress by watching our short video here.

Benefits that Count. What Queensland Rail has to offer:

Base salary between $81,000 - $101,000 + penalties + 12.75% super (dependent on qualifications & experience)9-day fortnight (Monday-Friday, Monday-Thursday)Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodationAll PPE & tools supplied

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Purpose that Counts.

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 equipmentEnsure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specificationsEnsure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety requirementsMaintain records and associated documentationReport on actual work performed against the scheduled maintenance program

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People Who Count.

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.

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

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59pm Monday 31st August 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jelena Nikolovski with your specific enquiry via Jelena.Nikolovski@qr.com.au