Railway Electrician

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance review

Professional development and training

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Company social events

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Railway Electrician for Brisbane, Australia, to support the ETCS L2 project. You will execute construction tasks, interpret signalling docs, and collaborate with the Electrical team to uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires a trade qualification in signalling and/or electrical, with 2+ years in railway signalling, and strong planning/organisational skills. A hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in signalling and/or electrical.
• At least 2+ years in railway signalling.
• Experience implementing Health & Safety initiatives.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Experience working in a brownfield railway signalling environment.
• Familiarity with software tools and technical systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake physical construction activities on site.
• Interpret signalling documentation and drawings for construction.
• Support Electrical team and subcontractors to deliver the ETCS L2 project plan.
• Perform electrical works in line with the project delivery plan and HSE standards.

Skills

Railway signalling

Health & Safety

Planning

Organisational skills

Brownfield railway environment

Software tools

Education

Trade qualification in signalling and/or electrical

Tools

Software tools and technical systems

Job description

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Job ID: R0150762 Date Posted: 2026-11-03 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Railway Electrician who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia. As an electrician you will be working to execute the ETCS L2 project. You will work closely with the Signalling Electrical Supervisor to ensure all electrical work is undertaken to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for undertaking the physical construction activities.
• Responsible for executing construction activities by interpreting signalling documentation and drawings and functional construction documentation.
• Support the Electrical team and subcontractors to deliver the ETCS L2 project plan.
• Undertake all electrical works, in accordance with the project delivery plan.
• Comply with all Heath Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements and initiatives.

Required skills and experience

• Trade qualification in signalling and/or electrical.
• 2+ years in Railway signalling.
• Demonstrated competency in implementing Health & Safety initiatives.
• Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience working within a brownfield railway signalling environment.
• Knowledge of software tools and technical systems.

Company Culture

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive. We’re especially keen to hear from women and people of all genders considering a career in engineering, cybersecurity, and rail technology.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer

• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

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