Job Overview:
The role of Signal Strategy Engineer is pivotal in the development and management of safe signals asset management strategies across a vast network. This encompasses participation in the delivery of stakeholder, customer, and strategic objectives.
* Establishing priority lists for asset management in conjunction with corridor and team-based priorities, along with local asset management information.
* Developing and demonstrating innovative strategies for signaling works within the 10-Year Asset Management Plan and the Annual Works Plan, aligned with corporate objectives.
* Preparing strategic asset management plans and projects that sit within the Annual Works Program and Capital Work Plans.
* Reviewing annual asset performance and condition assessments, defects, project proposals, fault management, and developing enhanced maintenance strategies.
This position requires a strong background in engineering and management, as well as highly developed negotiation, influencing, analytical, problem-resolution, interpersonal, and communication skills.
The ideal candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in engineering and management or an appropriate discipline, and/or relevant industry experience.
They should also have knowledge of or awareness of Work, Health, and Safety principles and relevant rail safety legislation, as well as a current Class C driver's license and medium to advanced computer literacy.
Australian Standards for track infrastructure, including the railway National Code of Practice, railway safe working systems, principles, and audit requirements, are essential.
Key Qualifications and Skills:
* Tertiary qualifications in engineering and management or an appropriate discipline, and/or relevant industry experience.
* Highly developed negotiation, influencing, analytical, problem-resolution, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Knowledge of or awareness of Work, Health, and Safety principles and relevant rail safety legislation.
* Current Class C driver's license.
* Medium to advanced computer literacy (internet, MS Office applications, database management, document control).
What We Offer:
* Flexible working options.
* Competitive remuneration.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members.
Our organization prioritizes growth, not just for our business but for our people and country. We strive for inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Safety is our top priority, and we provide a safe workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Our Organization:
We own one of the country's largest rail networks, proud to be keeping the future of transport on track.
Our daily operations involve managing over 430 freight and passenger trains across five states, 8,500km of track, 39 worksites, and the lands of more than 50 First Nations.
Rail is a safer and more environmentally friendly choice.
We're committed to expanding and modernizing our rail network, having invested billions of dollars to ensure its efficiency and sustainability.