AddressQueensland Rail is an integrated customer and rail infrastructure business servicing the passenger, tourism, resources and freight customer markets throughout Queensland. The organisation aims to be the safest, best performing and most customer focused railway in Australia.
At Queensland Rail we believe safety comes first. Always.
About the role
This role is primarily responsible for Mechanical Design Engineering providing technical advice associated with the design, acquisition, modification, and operation of passenger rollingstock. This role manages a team of mechanical engineers to achieve this goal.
This is a permanent opportunity based in Brisbane. The hours are Monday to Friday 38 hours per week.
Key responsibilities will include:
- On behalf of Business Groups design passenger rollingstock solutions for conversion or modification of existing rollingstock to achieve satisfied and loyal clients.
- Develop technical standards and specifications and other design documentation for passenger rollingstock and associated equipment to ensure performance, operational and minimum safety requirements are fulfilled.
- Perform and supervise the preparation of design documents for the acquisition of new passenger rollingstock sub systems.
- Mentor and coach reporting staff to maximise team performance by providing performance feedback, advice, encouragement, training and professional development.
- Monitor rollingstock performance, reliability, safety and develop technical standards, procedures, recommended practices and modifications for rollingstock to achieve safe, more economic and more reliable operation.
- Liaise and provide expert technical advice and assistance to management and Business Groups, particularly in respect of high technology rollingstock performance and their component sub-systems.
- Assist Rollingstock Engineering team to improve its productivity by assisting with the development and implementation of new procedures and technology, to ensure that a competitive service is offered to clients.
We are seeking interest from people who have:
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- A Registered Professional Engineer Queensland, as per the Professional Engineer's Act of Queensland.
- High level of skill in the production of rollingstock Mechanical Design documentation to ensure compliance with the engineering safety standards and specifications appropriate for passenger rollingstock.
- Substantial level of skill in the production of reliable and economical passenger rollingstock Mechanical Designs.
- Substantial level of skill in reviewing staff performance, setting objectives and identifying appropriate training and development activities.
- Substantial level of skill in communication and negotiation with internal customers, external suppliers and staff.
- Substantial level of skill in carrying out engineering investigations and providing technical advice and engineering reports on all aspects of rollingstock.
Benefits on offer
- Flexible working options.
- Competitive Salary Packaging.
- Generous superannuation scheme.
- Queensland Rail also offers free train travel to and from work on duty days and a healthy work/ life balance.
Position Description
Please apply to Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (6800) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Closing Day and Date.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:
You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution– Click here for more information
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 Liam McKeown via the phone number or email below.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Liam McKeown with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email qrcareers@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
