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Signalling Systems Assurance Lead

Queensland Rail

The Role

Overview

Lead safety engineering and assurance for railway signalling systems

Key Responsibilities

  • safety assurance
  • risk assessment
  • assurance planning
  • systems engineering
  • railway signalling
  • knowledge management

Tasks

-Conduct safety assurance activities, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies, to ensure compliance with safety standards. -Produce Assurance Plan, Assurance Arguments and safety documentation related to Signalling Engineering artifices. -Provide strategic guidance and interpretation of assurance requirements and standards. -Lead the development and implementation of systems engineering methodologies for railway signalling projects. -Establish and maintain knowledge of critical aspects within assurance packages.

Requirements

  • electrical degree
  • systems engineering
  • analytical thinking
  • stakeholder engagement
  • influencing
  • independent

What You Bring

-Standard 38 hours per week Monday to Friday. -Bachelor Engineering Electrical/Electronic Degree or equivalent. -Team, stakeholder and contractor engagement communication skills, ability to work across multiple functions and scopes of work, take accountability and drive successful outcomes. -Analytical skills including critical thinking, data analysis, research, and ability to identify and solve complex issues. -High level of skill and experience in delivering Systems Engineering and/or Safety Assurance activities to meet project requirements. -Located in our Brisbane CBD offices, Queensland. -High level of influencing, interpersonal, communication and consultation skills -Independence and ability to operate without direct supervision and exercise initiative.

Benefits

-We are committed to finding the right candidate and salary will be commensurate of the role and your unique contributions and expertise, we also offer 12.75% Superannuation company contribution. -Four weeks annual leave and annual leave loading for roles under our standard QR Enterprise Agreement. -Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services. -Flexible working options to support the balance between work and personal commitments. -Support for your career and continued professional development. -Free train travel – Home and Duty.

The Company

About Queensland Rail

-It delivers a range of services, including passenger rail transport, freight logistics, and rail infrastructure management. -Known for its reliability, serves millions of passengers annually, providing safe, efficient travel options. -It plays a key role in moving freight, particularly coal and agricultural products. -Key infrastructure projects include upgrading rail lines, stations, and signaling systems to support modernized services. -Queensland Rail also plays an essential role in the Queensland economy by providing rail solutions that support commerce and industry. -With a deep commitment to innovation, is modernizing its fleet with cutting-edge technology for sustainability and efficiency. -Its influence extends beyond transportation, contributing to regional development and improving accessibility for Queensland residents.

Sector Specialisms

Rail Transport

Infrastructure

Freight

Passenger Services

Engineering

Network Maintenance

Bulk Minerals Transport

Coal Transport

Agricultural Products Transport

General Freight

Tourism Transport

Security Services

Technical Advice

Manufacturing

Regional Network Operations

Citytrain Services

Intermodal Freight

Mining Inputs Transport

Grain Transport

Livestock Transport

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment alcohol and drug testing may be required. -psychometric assessments, health checks and background screenings may be conducted. -criminal history and credit checks may be performed where applicable. -formal qualification verification processes will be required for pre‑employment qualifications.