Signalling Electrician

Dt Infrastructure; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Signalling Supervisor for the QTMP Project on the Gold Coast. You will oversee signalling installation across site-based and off-site activities, reporting to the Construction Manager.

The role focuses on delivering works safely and efficiently in line with drawings, ITPs and rail standards, while coordinating labour, plant and materials to meet programme requirements in a live rail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising signalling installation works on rail projects (greenfield/brownfield).
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage multiple crews.
• Solid understanding of rail safety requirements and QA processes.
• Knowledge of signalling design documentation, circuit books, and installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day signalling installation activities, ensuring safety and conformance with drawings, circuit books, ITPs, and standards.
• Plan labour, plant and materials to maintain programme and productivity across fronts.
• Enforce safe working practices, including SWMS, permits, isolations, and access conditions.
• Ensure QA requirements and hold points are met; participate in audits and investigations.
• Collaborate with Construction Manager and Project Engineer to optimise sequencing and manage risks.

Skills

Rail supervision

Leadership

Rail safety

Circuit books

Microlok

Axle counters

Tools

Microlok

Axle counters

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Signalling Supervisor to join our team on the QTMP Project on the Gold Coast. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of signalling installation works across both site-based and off‑site activities.

This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring signalling works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, circuit books, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), work instructions, and relevant rail standards.

You will play a critical role in coordinating labour, plant, and materials to meet programme requirements, while managing access constraints, isolations, and possession conditions within a live rail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day signalling installation activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with approved drawings, circuit books, ITPs, and rail standards
• Plan and allocate labour, plant, and materials to maintain programme and optimise productivity across multiple work fronts
• Lead and enforce safe working practices, including compliance with SWMS, permits, rail safety requirements, isolations, and access conditions
• Ensure all works meet quality assurance requirements, specifications, and hold points, including participation in audits, site briefings, and incident investigations
• Work closely with the Construction Manager and Project Engineer to optimise sequencing, minimise possession durations, and identify and elevate risks, constraints, and interface issues

About You

• Proven experience supervising signalling installation works within rail projects, ideally across greenfield and/or brownfield environments
• Strong technical understanding of signalling systems, including circuit books, design documentation, and installation practices (e.g. Microlok, axle counters)
• Demonstrated experience working within a Queensland Rail (QR) environment, with knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Solid understanding of rail safety requirements, QA processes, and ITPs, with the ability to manage multiple crews and work fronts simultaneously
• Relevant Railway Signalling Licence (or equivalent), strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to meet rail medical and safety‑critical worker requirements

Why work for DT Infrastructure

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with ourremunerationbenchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure:As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail,roadsand Defence infrastructure projects. Our teamsbenefitfrom the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’vedeveloped a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work‑life integration. Whetherit’shybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’llwork together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply. Visitwww.DTInfrastructure.com.auto explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personaladvantagesand apply for our opportunities.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Signalling Supervisor to join our team on the QTMP Project on the Gold Coast. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of signalling installation works across both site-based and off‑site activities.

This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring signalling works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, circuit books, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), work instructions, and relevant rail standards.

You will play a critical role in coordinating labour, plant, and materials to meet programme requirements, while managing access constraints, isolations, and possession conditions within a live rail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day signalling installation activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with approved drawings, circuit books, ITPs, and rail standards
• Plan and allocate labour, plant, and materials to maintain programme and optimise productivity across multiple work fronts
• Lead and enforce safe working practices, including compliance with SWMS, permits, rail safety requirements, isolations, and access conditions
• Ensure all works meet quality assurance requirements, specifications, and hold points, including participation in audits, site briefings, and incident investigations
• Work closely with the Construction Manager and Project Engineer to optimise sequencing, minimise possession durations, and identify and elevate risks, constraints, and interface issues

About You

• Proven experience supervising signalling installation works within rail projects, ideally across greenfield and/or brownfield environments
• Strong technical understanding of signalling systems, including circuit books, design documentation, and installation practices (e.g. Microlok, axle counters)
• Demonstrated experience working within a Queensland Rail (QR) environment, with knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Solid understanding of rail safety requirements, QA processes, and ITPs, with the ability to manage multiple crews and work fronts simultaneously
• Relevant Railway Signalling Licence (or equivalent), strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to meet rail medical and safety‑critical worker requirements

Why work for DT Infrastructure

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with ourremunerationbenchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure:As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail,roadsand Defence infrastructure projects. Our teamsbenefitfrom the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.

• Fostering your development: We’vedeveloped a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.

• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.

• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work‑life integration. Whetherit’shybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’llwork together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply. Visitwww.DTInfrastructure.com.auto explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personaladvantagesand apply for our opportunities.

Profile description

Qualified Signalling Electrician with experience delivering signalling installation works on rail infrastructure projects. Solid understanding of signalling systems, installation practices, circuit books and rail standards. Experience working within a Queensland Rail environment will be highly regarded. Natural leadership qualities with the confidence to coordinate crews and mentor others. Looking to take the next step into a supervisory role with the support of an experienced project team. Strong commitment to safety, quality and delivering successful project outcomes.

We offer

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with ourremunerationbenchmark to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure:As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail,roadsand Defence infrastructure projects. Our teamsbenefitfrom the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.

• Fostering your development: We’vedeveloped a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.

• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.

• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work‑life integration. Whetherit’shybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’llwork together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply. Visitwww.DTInfrastructure.com.auto explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personaladvantagesand apply for our opportunities.