Train Systems Leader

Aurizon; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and growth opportunities

Mentoring and development programs

Discounts on health insurance, travel,

Parental leave program and super

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking an engineering leader to shape Train Systems technology nationwide across Australia. This role requires regular travel to operations, maintenance facilities and project sites, guiding strategy and performance while driving safety, reliability and efficiency improvements.

Lead the team, mentor engineers and oversee governance of engineering solutions, with a focus on OT, train control, signaling and onboard systems across diverse rail environments.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems, Computer, or related Engineering fields.
• Significant experience leading complex engineering or technology functions.
• Background in rail, heavy industry, mining, transport, utilities, defence or infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, performance and development of Train Systems engineering capability.
• Drive innovation across OT, onboard systems, communications and train control technologies (ETCS/ATP).
• Provide expert technical leadership and governance for engineering solutions.
• Partner with operational, maintenance and project teams nationwide to deliver technology improvements and outcomes.
• Build, mentor and develop a team of engineering professionals.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability and performance.
• Champion engineering best practice, compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering strategy

Operational technology

Rail industry experience

Education

Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics Engineering degree

Job description

Brisbane | National Travel Required | Shape the Future of Rail Technology Across Australia

Most engineering roles focus on maintaining what's already there. This one is about shaping what's next.

At Aurizon, you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting footprint on Australia's freight rail network, leading the technology and systems that keep trains moving safely, reliably and efficiently across the country. While others may spend years focused on a single project, here you'll influence operational rail technology on a national scale, delivering solutions that have a real and immediate impact across Australia's largest rail freight network.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a highly experienced engineering leader with an electrical, systems, signalling, communications, automation, rollingstock technology, operational technology (OT), or industrial IT background to lead our Train Systems function.

This is a rare opportunity to combine engineering excellence, innovation and leadership while working on technology that directly supports the movement of essential commodities and freight across Australia.

You'll work with teams and stakeholders nationwide, requiring regular travel across our operations, maintenance facilities and project sites throughout Australia.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the strategy, performance and development of Train Systems engineering capability.
• Drive innovation across operational technology, onboard systems, communications and train control technologies, including European Train Control System (ETCS) and Automatic Train Protection (ATP).
• Provide expert technical leadership and governance for engineering solutions.
• Partner with operational, maintenance and project teams nationally to deliver technology improvements and business outcomes.
• Build, mentor and develop a team of engineering professionals.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Champion engineering best practice, compliance and continuous improvement.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Degree-qualified Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems, Computer, Communications or related Engineering.
• Significant experience leading complex engineering or technology functions.
• Background in rail, heavy industry, mining, transport, utilities, defence, telecommunications or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience delivering operational technology (OT), control systems, electrical systems, communications networks, train control, signalling, automation or industrial IT solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability.
• A passion for innovation, technology and developing high-performing teams.

Why Aurizon?

Build something that lasts.

The systems you influence won't sit on a shelf or become part of a temporary project. They'll help power Australia's supply chain for decades to come.

National impact.

Work across one of Australia's most critical transport networks, supporting operations that span multiple states and territories.

Technology meets operations.

See your engineering decisions translate directly into improved safety, reliability and operational performance.

Travel and variety.

Engage with teams and operations across Australia, gaining exposure to diverse environments, challenges and technologies.

Lead the future.

Help shape the next generation of train systems, operational technology and rail innovation.

Ready to Build Your Legacy?

If you're an engineering leader who wants to make a genuine national impact, lead cutting-edge rail technology and leave a lasting legacy across Australia's transport network, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company.Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

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