TEST & COMMISSIONING MANAGER - ETCS L2 (Wayside)–

Hitachi; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance and salary review

Ongoing professional development and培训

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Days off per year sponsored by the公司

Company sponsored social events

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking an experienced Test and Commissioning Manager – ETCS L2 for a Brisbane-based role. You will lead Wayside T&C activities, manage multiple work packages and supervise teams of Testers in Charge and Commissioning Engineers, ensuring safety and testing integrity across the ETCS Level 2 program.

The role requires a strong background in railway signalling, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing large teams of railway signalling Testers, TICs and Commissioning Engineers across complex, multi-package railway infrastructure programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field.
• RPEQ preferable.
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role in the Rail Signal industry with demonstrated capability and skills.
• A willingness to travel as required by the project.

Responsibilities

• Leading Wayside T&C activities for multiple work packages.
• Provide program-wide leadership, coordination and resource management of all Wayside Testers, TICs and Commissioning Engineers across multiple ETCS Level 2 work packages, ensuring consistent testing methodologies and safety standards.
• Managing work package signalling Testers in Charge and commissioning engineers and supporting plan development and execution of wayside T&C works.
• Ensure that the test and commissioning activities are executed in alignment with the Work, Health and Safety requirements of the company and the project.
• Oversight of the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all Test documentation.
• Technical review of all test documentation to ensure test coverage is robust and comprehensive.
• Ensuring the timely production of Test Plans, Procedures and Reports at the work package level.
• Supporting site interface management with the Client/Engineers/Third parties during the test and commissioning planning and execution phase.
• Support bids and develop strategy for future work packages.
• Ensure test documentation complies with relevant standards.
• Ensure test specifications and procedures align with project requirements.

Skills

Rail signalling leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

RPEQ preferable

Job description

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID: R0143619

Date Posted: 2026-09-07

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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 Test and Commissioning Manager – ETCS L2 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.

Key accountabilities:

• Supporting the program T&C managers by leading Wayside T&C activities for multiple work packages;
• Provide program‑wide leadership, coordination and resource management of all Wayside Testers, Testers in Charge (TICs) and Commissioning Engineers across multiple ETCS Level 2 work packages, ensuring consistent application of testing methodologies, safety standards, competencies, planning processes and commissioning practices across the program;
• Managing work package signalling Tester’s in Charge and commissioning engineers and supporting plan development and execution of wayside T&C works;
• Ensure that the test and commissioning activities are executed in alignment with the Work, Health and Safety requirements of the company and the project;
• Oversight of the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all Test documentation;
• Technical review of all test documentation to ensure test coverage is robust and comprehensive;
• Ensuring the timely production of Test Plans, Procedures and Reports at the work package level;
• Supporting site interface management with the Client/Engineers/Third parties during the test and commissioning planning and execution phase;
• Support bids and develop strategy for future work packages;
• Ensure test documentation complies with relevant standards;
• Ensure test specifications and procedures align with project requirements

Required skills and knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing large teams of railway signalling Testers, Testers in Charge (TICs) and Commissioning Engineers across complex, multi‑package railway infrastructure programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field;
• RPEQ preferable
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role in the Rail Signal industry with demonstrated capability and skills in:
• A willingness to travel as required by the project.

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.

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.

#LI-CL1

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. 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.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail