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Job summary

Aurizon is looking for an experienced engineering leader to head Train Systems, shaping technology across Australia and driving performance on a national scale. The role requires leading teams, setting strategic direction and delivering OT-enabled solutions for safer, more reliable rail operations.

Based in Brisbane, the role involves regular travel to facilities and sites nationwide, coordinating with stakeholders to implement innovative train control, onboard systems and communications

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems, Computer or Communications Engineering.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering or technology functions.
• Rail, heavy industry, mining, transport, utilities or critical infrastructure background.
• Experience delivering OT, control systems, electrical systems, communications networks, train control or automation solutions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Rail industry experience

OT / Control Systems

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Brisbane | National Travel Required | Shape the Future of Rail Technology Across Australia

Most engineering roles focus on maintaining what's already there. This one is about shaping what's next.

At Aurizon, you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting footprint on Australia's freight rail network, leading the technology and systems that keep trains moving safely, reliably and efficiently across the country. While others may spend years focused on a single project, here you'll influence operational rail technology on a national scale, delivering solutions that have a real and immediate impact across Australia's largest rail freight network.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a highly experienced engineering leader with an electrical, systems, signalling, communications, automation, rollingstock technology, operational technology (OT), or industrial IT background to lead our Train Systems function.

This is a rare opportunity to combine engineering excellence, innovation and leadership while working on technology that directly supports the movement of essential commodities and freight across Australia.

You’ll work with teams and stakeholders nationwide, requiring regular travel across our operations, maintenance facilities and project sites throughout Australia.

What You'll Be Doing

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

About You

You’ll bring:

• Degree-qualified Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems, Computer, Communications or related Engineering.
• Significant experience leading complex engineering or technology functions.
• Background in rail, heavy industry, mining, transport, utilities, defence, telecommunications or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience delivering operational technology (OT), control systems, electrical systems, communications networks, train control, signalling, automation or industrial IT solutions.