Your new company
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to high-impact rail technology projects that span legacy infrastructure and cutting-edge systems. You’ll work alongside engineering and operations teams to modernise rail networks, supporting some of Australia’s largest rail operations.
Your new role
As a Rail Technology Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in evaluating, designing, and integrating rail systems across mining environments. You’ll bridge the gap between technical teams and operational stakeholders, ensuring solutions are both innovative and pragmatic.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technology evaluation and selection for rail systems
- Design and integrate solutions across legacy and modern infrastructure
- Engage stakeholders across engineering, operations, and IT
- Gather requirements and translate them into actionable designs
- Provide architectural oversight across rail telemetry, control, and safety systems.
Key Skills & Technologies
- Driver Advisory Systems (DAS)
- SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM)
- Siemens Rail Systems (signalling, onboard tech)
- Rail telemetry, SCADA, and control systems
- Railway safety and compliance technologies
- Integration of legacy rail infrastructure with modern tech
What You’ll Bring
- Experience across multiple organisations (not a career lifer)
- Exposure to mining rail projects (e.g., Rio Tinto, BHP, FMG, Aurizon)
- Comfort working with older infrastructure and adapting modern tech
- Experience in both government and private sector rail projects
- Strong communication skills to liaise between tech and operations
- Analytical mindset with a pragmatic approach to legacy systems
- Contractor mindset – thrives in short-term, high-impact roles
What you'll get in return
- Work on transformative rail projects
- Collaborate with industry leaders and technical experts
- Flexible contract arrangements with potential for extension
- Competitive daily rate and Perth-based engagement
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Lovlin.Rashmi@Hays.com.au, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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