Signal Technician: Flexible Hours, Rail Safety Impact

Australian Rail Track Corp.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing resources

Novated leasing options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corp. (ARTC) in Victoria is seeking a hands-on Signal Technician to maintain and repair signalling and communications equipment across a designated rail corridor.

You will inspect, diagnose faults, and perform certifications to ensure safe operation and compliance with standards. Reporting to the Work Group Leader Signals, you will contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance practices and support infrastructure performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Signal Technician, Cert 4 with relevant trade or technical experience.
• Knowledge and practical ability to implement rail safety management, OHS principles, and electrical codes of practice.
• Experienced in field fault finding, maintenance, and repair of signalling systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to customer service.
• Driver’s Licence – Class C

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair signalling and communications equipment in line with maintenance plans, standards and safe procedures.
• Conduct inspections and testing of signalling equipment, diagnose faults, and ensure required certifications are completed.
• Install and maintain mechanical signalling, locking, and interlocking systems.
• Maintain signalling infrastructure, including aerial telecommunications lines and cabling.
• Respond to emergencies and restore systems to service.
• Maintain tools, materials, vehicles, and equipment in good working order.
• Identify and recommend improvements to maintenance practices and work processes.
• Support the optimisation of infrastructure performance and availability.

Skills

Field fault finding

Signalling maintenance

Customer service

Communication

OHS compliance

Education

Signal Technician Cert 4

Job description

Australian Rail Track Corp. (ARTC) in Victoria is seeking a hands-on Signal Technician to maintain and repair signalling and communications equipment across a designated rail corridor.

You will inspect, diagnose faults, and perform certifications to ensure safe operation and compliance with standards. Reporting to the Work Group Leader Signals, you will contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance practices and support infrastructure performance.