399936 Railway Network Controller

Railway Signal Operators are excluded from this occupation. Railway Signal Operators are included in Occupation 732935 Railway Signal Operator.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Assesses and approves the movement of trains to ensure the safe operation of a rail network, based on the status of railway signals
• Authorises and controls any activity taking place on railway tracks, including maintenance work
• Communicates with Railway Signal Operators to carry out alterations to signals as required
• Records movements of trains
• Minimises delays caused by rail network disruptions
• Recommends suitable alternative services during disruptions
• Liaises with emergency services in response to accidents or disruptions