Signal Technician - Kensington, VIC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

Discounts and support programs

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is seeking a Qualified Signal Technician to join our Operations team in Kensington, VIC. You will install, repair, and maintain signalling and communications equipment along a designated rail section, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role involves hands-on technical work, fault finding, and contributing to continuous improvement. Requirements include a Cert 4 in signaling or related trade, knowledge of rail safety management and electrical codes, and

Qualifications

• 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 technical maintenance plans, signalling standards, and safe working procedures
• Conduct inspections and testing of signalling equipment, diagnose and isolate faults, and ensure all required certifications are completed accurately.
• Install and maintain mechanical signalling, locking, and interlocking systems
• Maintain signalling infrastructure, including aerial telecommunications lines and cabling
• Respond promptly to emergencies and equipment irregularities, ensuring systems are safely restored 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

Rail safety management

OHS principles

Electrical codes of practice

Field fault finding

Maintenance and repair of signalling

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Driver's Licence - Class C

Education

Qualified Signal Technician, Cert 4

Job description

Australian Rail Track Corporation – Kensington VIC

Join our team and be part of keeping the future of transport on track.

ARTC is a vital link in Australia's transport supply chain - operating and maintaining the national rail network to connect our regions, cities and ports. We help enable the safe and efficient transit of freight and passenger trains across the country, managing more than 9,600km of rail track across five states and the lands of more than 50 First Nations.

About the Team

When you join our Operations team, you'll join the team who help keep trains moving safely and reliably across our 9,600km of track. Working across our East-West and North South corridors, the team is key to ensuring our rail network connects people and products with cities, ports and global markets.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Work Group Leader Signals, you will play a key role in maintaining the operational integrity, safety, and efficiency of a designated section of the rail corridor. This position involves hands‑on technical work as well as contributing to continuous improvement and team capability.

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair signalling and communications equipment in line with technical maintenance plans, signalling standards, and safe working procedures
• Conduct inspections and testing of signalling equipment, diagnose and isolate faults, and ensure all required certifications are completed accurately.
• Install and maintain mechanical signalling, locking, and interlocking systems
• Maintain signalling infrastructure, including aerial telecommunications lines and cabling
• Respond promptly to emergencies and equipment irregularities, ensuring systems are safely restored 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

What do we want from you?

• 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

What will you get from us?

• Competitive remuneration
• Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development
• Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members

Our Organisation and Culture

At ARTC, we're proud to play a vital role in keeping Australia connected. Our culture is built on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. We back our people to grow, build their capability and make a genuine impact on infrastructure that connects the nation for our customers and communities. If you're looking for meaningful work, genuine purpose and national impact, you'll find it at ARTC.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Join the exciting future of rail today and find a career for life.

As part of the application process, you'll be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference, and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

Note: ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.