Network Control Officer (Trainee)

UGL; Orange City Council, Mayfield; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Regional Linx in Orange, NSW, seeks a Network Control Officer to manage day-to-day rail movements across the NSW Country Regional Network. The role is based at the Orange Network Control Centre with potential travel to the backup facility in Mayfield NSW and includes paid, on-site training for entry-level candidates.

As the first contact for rail crews, you will issue train authorities, monitor progress, respond to incidents, and ensure all safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• CERT IV in Rail Operations or ability to attain.
• Current Driving License.
• Qualified in safeworking rules and procedures or ability to attain.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate work activities in a dynamic operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Network Control equipment to authorise movements and issue train authorities.
• Monitor location and progress of trains, recording required particulars.
• Respond to emergencies and irregularities with timely, accurate reports.
• Comply with safe working requirements, codes of practice and procedures.
• Plan train and track work to avoid conflicts and delays.
• Issue instructions to rail crews and log events promptly.
• Assist testing of network control equipment and provide trainee guidance.
• Provide briefing to relieving Controllers at shift end.

Skills

Rail Operations

Safeworking

Planning & Coordination

Communication

Education

CERT IV in Rail Operations

Job description

UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL): A subsidiary of UGL Transport, headquartered in Orange, NSW, with regional depots throughout the state. We focus on creating job opportunities in regional and rural communities, with over 85% of our workforce based in regional NSW. We manage the CRN – Country Regional Network, ensuring safe transportation of people and goods across NSW.

Job Purpose

The Network Control Officer (NCO) is pivotal to the overall operation of the UGL Regional Linx CRN and will manage the day-to-day movements of Rail Traffic and facilitate network access for maintenance activities across the network on 24 hour/7 days a week basis. This role will be located at the Orange Network Control Centre but may be required to operate from the Network Control Backup facility located in Mayfield NSW should the Orange facility become unavailable for any reason. Network Control Officers are the first point of contact for all Rail Crews and others requiring access to the UGL Regional Linx CRN. This role is suitable for entry level candidates and full training will be provided through a formal onsite training school environment (paid).

Key Responsibilities

AFTER PASSING TRAINING SCHOOL

• Operate Network Control equipment to authorise movements and accurately prepare and issue train authorities for train and track work requirements
• Remain appraised of the location and progress of trains and track work, accurately recording the particulars as required
• Respond to emergencies and other irregularities, providing timely and accurate reports in the prescribed train control reports
• Comply with all safe working requirements, codes of practice, procedures and processes
• Plan anticipated running of all trains and track work, to ensure conflict is avoided
• Issue instructions to rail crews and staff at line locations, ensuring all events are correctly performed and reported in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with train and other notices concerning alterations and additions to signaling, safe working equipment and rolling stock
• Process Ad-Hoc Train Paths from Operators received within the span of your shift
• Assist track and other staff in reaching work destinations promptly for the purpose of track work and assist with testing of network control equipment
• Provide a comprehensive briefing to relieving Network Controllers at the end of each shift to provide a full understanding of train position and any verbal instructions to trains
• Log all matters which may affect the relief and ensure the relief is familiar with those matters at the end of a shift
• On commencement of shift, read all entries and other instructions to be familiar with matters affecting the commencing
• Participate in the review of emergency and operational procedures to ensure cycle of continuous improvement
• Provide effective technical training to trainee Network Controllers when required, as part of the trainee Network Controller program
• Perform all duties in accordance with UGL Regional Linx policies, processes, systems and procedures

Qualifications

• CERT IV in Rail Operations or ability to attain
• Current Driving License
• Qualified in safeworking rules and procedures or ability to attain
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate work activities in a dynamic operational environment

Diversity

We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.

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