National Rail Train Systems Leader — Innovate & Lead

Aurizon; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and growth opportunities

Mentoring and development programs

Discounts on health insurance, travel,

Parental leave program and super

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking an engineering leader to shape Train Systems technology nationwide across Australia. This role requires regular travel to operations, maintenance facilities and project sites, guiding strategy and performance while driving safety, reliability and efficiency improvements.

Lead the team, mentor engineers and oversee governance of engineering solutions, with a focus on OT, train control, signaling and onboard systems across diverse rail environments.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems, Computer, or related Engineering fields.
• Significant experience leading complex engineering or technology functions.
• Background in rail, heavy industry, mining, transport, utilities, defence or infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, performance and development of Train Systems engineering capability.
• Drive innovation across OT, onboard systems, communications and train control technologies (ETCS/ATP).
• Provide expert technical leadership and governance for engineering solutions.
• Partner with operational, maintenance and project teams nationwide to deliver technology improvements and outcomes.
• Build, mentor and develop a team of engineering professionals.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability and performance.
• Champion engineering best practice, compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering strategy

Operational technology

Rail industry experience

Education

Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics Engineering degree

Job description

Aurizon is seeking an engineering leader to shape Train Systems technology nationwide across Australia. This role requires regular travel to operations, maintenance facilities and project sites, guiding strategy and performance while driving safety, reliability and efficiency improvements.

Lead the team, mentor engineers and oversee governance of engineering solutions, with a focus on OT, train control, signaling and onboard systems across diverse rail environments.