Fault Coordinator

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Queensland Rail is seeking a permanent Signal Fault Coordinator to join the Rail Management Centre in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. This full-time role pays $113,602 plus shift and penalty rates, 12.75% super, and a five-week rotating 12-hour roster, including weekends, operating in a 24/7 operation. You will monitor and maintain the signalling system, coordinate corrective maintenance, provide technical guidance to field staff, and ensure Mayne Control Centre equipment remains compliant. Desirable: 10+ years in railway signalling; essential: Queensland electrical licence, Class C licence, Certificate IV Electrical Railway Signalling, strong communication and proactive fault investigation. Apply via QR by 11:59pm 12 February 2026; prepare for pre-employment checks. Tip: tailor your CV to prove signalling experience, license validity, and safety focus; contact Sara Bidgood for details.

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

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

We have a full-time permanent Signal Fault Coordinator position available. This opportunity is based in the Rail Management Centre (RMC) at Bowen Hills.

What Queensland Rail has to offer:

• Permanent full time position
• Salary - $113,602 plus shift and penalty rates apply plus 12.75% Superannuation 
• 5-week rotating roster of 12-hour shifts, including Weekends and Public Holidays. 
• Strong focus on safety – we ‘work safe’ every day to ensure everyone goes ‘home safe’
• 24/7-365 day operational role working with an experienced, supportive small tight knit team

About the role:
Reporting to the Coordinator Operational Systems and working in a team of five, you will monitor and maintain the integrity of the Railway Signalling system. You will also;

• Ensure safe and reliable operation, identifying faults and irregularities and coordinating Corrective maintenance and fault repair work.
• Ensuring proactive response and effective coordination and/or rectification to system faults
• Provide detailed technical advice to field staff in relation to signalling equipment to ensure efficient fault rectification.
• Ensure the maintenance of the operational control equipment at Mayne Control Centre is performed in accordance with relevant standards and procedures
• A Minimum of 10 years’ Experience in the Railway Signalling industry is Desirable

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the following:

• Great Communication and Organisational skills and a Positive, self-motivated outlook.
• Proactive approach to investigating Rail Signalling Systems and Equipment faults 
• Hold the following preemployment qualifications: Current  Queensland electrical licence, a Class C drivers’ licence , Certificate IV Electrical Railway Signalling

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

Your journey matters. Make it with us.
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.

Apply for the Fault Coordinator position Req10827 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59pm Thursday 12th February 2026.

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 Sara Bidgood via email at [email protected]