Req. Id: 10006
Date: 28 Jul 2025
Location:
Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000
Company: Queensland Rail
You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.
We're on the lookout for motivated individuals to join our Telecommunications Lines and Cables Team as Telecommunication Support Maintainers (internally know as Support Maintainer), based at our Sunshine depot.
This is your opportunity to bring your telecommunications skills to a hands-on role, working alongside experienced technicians to support the maintenance of critical network infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that keeps communication lines running smoothly across SEQ.
What Queensland Rail has to offer
- Permanent full-time role with an industry leader
- Potential to earn $90,000 annually on current roster plus 12.75% super
- Travel within roster, on paid work time + travel allowance & accommodation
- All tools and uniform supplied
- Training and development including the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Telecommunications
- We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we work safe so that everyone goes home safe
About the role
In this opportunity you will work in a semi-autonomous team, supporting our tradespeople in civil labouring duties, maintaining cable route, ducts and pathways, installation of cable and associated infrastructure. You are accountable for ensuring all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specifications and standards and report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program.
Roster and Benefits
Roster and Benefits
- 9-day fortnight roster (76-hour fortnight)
- Starting base salary $72,000 plus+ 12.75% super, working on the current roster with overtime and penalties you can expect to earn up to $90,000
- Overtime available and generous travel allowance
What you’ll need
- Current C Class Driver Licence (Nat Drv Lic C)
- Previous hands-on civil labouring experience, including working with pits and pipes, NBAs, or telecommunications systems
- A willingness to travel regionally for work (approximately every few months)
- A proactive, safety-focused attitude and a strong team ethic
If you're looking to expand your existing skill set and take the next step in a long-term career, this role offers a solid pathway into a thriving career.
Please apply to Telecommunication Support Maintainer (10006) via our website by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Closing Day and Date.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:
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 Sara Bidgood via the phone number or email below.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Sara Bidgood with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email [email protected]. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
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 Sara Bidgood via the phone number or email below.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Sara Bidgood with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email [email protected]. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
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