Telecommunications Technician

at Queensland Rail
Published October 2, 2026
Location Townsville, Australia
Category Engineering  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based on safety and performance.

Benefits that Count. What Queensland Rail has to offer:

Base salary between $81,000 - $101,000 + penalties + 12.75% super (dependent on qualifications & experience)
9-day fortnight (Monday-Friday, Monday-Thursday)
Paid training and support to develop your experience
Travel within roster on paid work time including expenses & accommodation
All PPE & uniform supplied

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Purpose that Counts.

At Queensland Rail, your career growth really matters. Based in Townsville, our Electronic Repair Centre is looking for an experienced Telecommunications Technician to join their team on a permanent full-time basis in Townsville. This role will require you to carry out the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications and electronic equipment and report on the performance and condition of the telecommunication assets to ensure safe and effective operation.

This role will be best suited to a candidate with proven experience in bench repair with knowledge of and experience in telemetry and remote monitoring equipment. Staff performing this role are frequently part of a team from the Electronic Repair Centre and Install and Maintenance sections co-operating with each other to perform field maintenance.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

Install, maintain and repair telecommunication and electronic equipment to component level in accordance with predefined work programs.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements and legislative policies.
Maintain records and associated documentation
Report on actual work performed and condition irregularities against the scheduled maintenance program

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People who Count.

This role would be best suited to those with proven experience in bench repair with knowledge and experience in radio transmission systems and remote monitoring equipment. A considerable amount of work is conducted out in the field, so you must be able to travel away and work in a variety of locations across regional Queensland.

To be considered for this position you will need:

Sound skill in the installation, maintenance and fault rectification of telecommunications equipment and systems
Unrestricted Driver’s License
Electronics Trade Certificate (similar qualifications in electronics considered)
Previous experience in bench repair desirable
Be available for call out/stand by duties, overtime and higher-grade relief as required
Work away from home station and travel throughout Queensland as required
Must have the flexibility to work some overtime and weekends when required.