Senior Telecommunications Interface Adviser/Technician

Company description:

Queensland Rail's purpose is to provide a customer-focused, safe, reliable, on-time, value for money rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with the public transport system. The organisation's vision is connecting communities through a modern, world-class rail service.

Job description:

Queensland Rail have an opportunity for a full-time permanent position as a Senior Telecommunications Interface Adviser/Technician.

Overview of the role:

You will be a proactive partner between the Telecommunications Engineering and major projects Teams to build capability and support the successful execution of interface activities, share specialist information and report on risks, barriers and mitigation.

In this role you can expect a mix of tasks including:

• Provide a clear and consistent Telecoms Engineering interface to the Major Project Team.
• Assist the integrated planning, implementation, and deployment of various Telecommunications Engineering systems for Major Projects.
• Provide oversight and alignment to the various intra-Telecoms technical teams to ensure cross system harmonics and efficiencies.
• Assist in the identification of inter-discipline dependencies, deficiencies, conflicts, risks and opportunities that arises from the integrated plan.
• Identify, assess and report on risks and opportunities.
• Monitor and report on Business Readiness requirements and milestones.
• Accountability for the planning and delivery of Queensland Rail works.

What you will bring:

• Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills to enable the identification of risks, issues and opportunities.
• High level of interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Telecommunications Engineering systems knowledge and its interfaces and role in the business. Such as Train Control Systems, Passenger Information Systems, CCTV, Data Networks, Power Supervisory System, Station Systems and Radio Systems.
• Substantial knowledge of Telecommunications technologies and standards.
• Management skills across teams of technical specialists, coordinators, and project managers.
• Experience with procurement processes and project works.

This role will require Occasional pre-planned/ad-hoc weekend work for handover and acceptance testing.

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Why Queensland Rail?

Queensland Rail is one of the largest employers in Queensland. Our diverse range of roles and locations mean that we have a unique opportunity to employ dedicated team members from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets.

We encourage a safe, innovative and inclusive environment where you can deliver a quality service while seeking out and achieving your own career goals.

Benefits:

• Permanent full time role with a company with over 150 years of history.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Starting salary from $139,900 plus 12.75% Superannuation.
• Free Citytrain travel to work and discounted rail travel for yourself and your dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport.
• Long service leave entitlements on completion of 7 years continuous service.
• Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.

Sounds great, what next?

Please apply to Senior Telecommunications Interface Adviser (7311) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 14th March 2024.

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 Cynthia Mackenzie via the phone number or email below.

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. 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. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements. Multiple vacancies may also apply to this advertisement.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry via ***************@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.