ETCS Signalling Specialist - Brisbane

Company Description Transport & Strategy is a specialist advisory practice supporting a diverse range of transport and infrastructure projects across Australia and beyond. The team works closely with major government organizations and transport providers, offering independent advice that clients trust for the development and delivery of complex initiatives. The practice is known for contributing to award-winning projects, providing strategic and technical expertise across all stages of the project lifecycle. Professionals joining Transport & Strategy can expect to work in a collaborative environment focused on high-quality outcomes and impact in the public infrastructure sector.

Role Description The ETCS Signalling Specialist – Brisbane is a full-time role responsible for providing technical expertise in European Train Control System (ETCS) signalling for transport infrastructure projects. This hybrid position is based in Brisbane, QLD, with a mix of office-based work and the option to work from home as project requirements allow. Day-to-day tasks include developing and reviewing ETCS signalling designs, contributing to system integration and safety assurance activities, and supporting project teams with technical analysis and documentation. The specialist will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, participate in design and assurance workshops, and help ensure signalling solutions meet regulatory, operational, and performance requirements. The role also involves supporting project planning, risk identification, and continuous improvement in signalling processes and standards.

Qualifications

• Review and assure signalling design artefacts and engineering submissions.
• Participate in project, engineering, and technical review meetings.
• Provide technical coordination and progress reporting across signalling activities.
• Review safety assurance reports, safety cases, risk assessments, and derogations.
• Facilitate technical workshops with project teams and delivery partners.
• Support equipment type approval activities, technical queries, and requests for information.
• Assist with commissioning readiness activities and Permission-to-Use documentation.
• Liaise with engineering, safety, operational, and delivery stakeholders to support effective project outcomes.
• RPEQ accreditation (or equivalent registration where applicable).
• Qualification in Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum 10 years' railway signalling experience.
• Based in Brisbane and will be in the Clients office FTE.
• Strong understanding of signalling design, assurance, and engineering review processes.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, engineering submissions, and safety-related artefacts.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced ETCS Signalling Specialist to support the delivery and assurance of one of Australia's most significant rail transformation programs. Working within a major engineering and rail safety environment, you will provide specialist signalling assurance, technical coordination, and engineering support across ETCS-related works, with an initial focus on tunnel operations, testing, commissioning, and revenue service readiness, in QLD.