About John Holland
At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.
About the Role / Are you up for the challenge?
As a Signalling Site Engineer on the Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 Project, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful installation and commissioning of signalling systems on construction sites.
The role will initially be based out of our main office in Docklands. However, will be regionally based once site mobilises. The role requires you to work closely with the project team across the eight different sites from Wandong to Benalla to ensure works are delivered in accordance with the project’s requirements.
Project Description
Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,700km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.
The Beveridge to Albury (B2A) project is the Victorian portion of the program undertaken along approximately 305 kms of existing northeast rail corridor between Beveridge and Albury. B2A is staged in two tranches. Tranche 1 includes enhancement works across four sites and corridor wide works.
Tranche 2 works will be delivered by John Holland and includes adjustment of track alignments, the provision of new road overbridges and station modifications to enable the safe operation of double-stack freight trains across eight B2A project sites between Wandong and Benalla.
Responsibilities of the role include / What you will do;
Overall responsibility for the role on this high-profile major project include:
1. Assist in the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of signalling systems on construction sites, in compliance with safety standards, project specifications, and industry regulations.
2. Collaborate with project teams, including engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, to ensure the seamless integration of signalling systems with other project elements.
3. Conduct on-site inspections and quality checks to verify the proper installation and functioning of signalling equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with specifications.
4. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the project team, identifying any risks or delays and proposing mitigation measures.
5. Assist in the preparation and review of project documentation, including signalling designs, test plans, reports, and as-built drawings.
6. Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to coordinate the procurement, delivery, and installation of signalling equipment and materials.
7. Support the project team in resolving any technical challenges or issues related to signalling systems.
8. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices in signalling engineering.
9. Maintain effective communication and coordination with clients, stakeholders, and relevant authorities regarding signalling system requirements, progress, and approvals.
10. Adhere to project timelines and budget constraints, assisting in managing resources efficiently.
11. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, methodologies, and safety practices related to signalling engineering.
To be successful in this key role, you must have / What we are looking for;
12. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
13. Demonstrated experience as a Signalling Engineer or in a similar role, within the construction industry.
14. Strong knowledge of signalling systems, including equipment, control systems, communication protocols, and industry standards.
15. Familiarity with relevant software and tools used in signalling engineering
16. Understanding of safety regulations, risk management, and quality control procedures related to signalling systems.
17. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on-site.
18. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and stakeholders.
As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What’s in it for you
We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
We offer:
Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.