Rail Signalling Supervisor

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based remuneration

Professional development

Parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty on the Gold Coast is seeking a seasoned rail signalling lead to oversee installation activities on a major rail project. You will coordinate site and off-site work with the Construction Manager, organise crews, plant and materials, and manage live-rail access, isolations and possessions.

The role requires experience supervising signalling installation, knowledge of circuits, Microlok and axle counters, familiarity with Queensland Rail standards, and proven

Qualifications

• Experience supervising rail signalling installation.
• Knowledge of circuit books, signalling documentation and installation methods.
• Familiarity with Queensland Rail standards and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple crews, inspection plans, quality records and rail safety obligations.
• Rail medical and safety-critical worker requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct installation activities against approved drawings, circuit books, work instructions and inspection plans.
• Allocate labour, equipment and materials across work fronts and improve construction sequencing.
• Enforce safe work methods, permits, rail procedures, isolation controls and access conditions.
• Check quality hold points and specifications and participate in audits, briefings and investigations.
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer and Construction Manager to reduce possession durations and elevate delivery risks or interface constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Rail safety

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Microlok

Axle counters

Job description

About The Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Lead signalling installation activities on a Gold Coast rail project, coordinating site and off-site work with the Construction Manager. You will organise crews, plant and materials while managing live-rail access, isolations and possession requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Direct installation activities against approved drawings, circuit books, work instructions and inspection plans.
• Allocate labour, equipment and materials across work fronts and improve construction sequencing.
• Enforce safe work methods, permits, rail procedures, isolation controls and access conditions.
• Check quality hold points and specifications and participate in audits, briefings and investigations.
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer and Construction Manager to reduce possession durations and elevate delivery risks or interface constraints.

RequirementsSkills, Education And Requirements

• Experience supervising rail signalling installation, preferably in greenfield and/or brownfield projects.
• Technical knowledge of circuit books, signalling documentation and installation methods, including systems such as Microlok and axle counters.
• Experience in a Queensland Rail environment and familiarity with its standards and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple crews, inspection plans, quality records and rail safety obligations.
• Relevant railway signalling licence or equivalent, strong leadership and communication, and capacity to meet rail medical and safety-critical worker requirements.

BenefitsWhy Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.