Tony Weisback
Signal Engineer
Turvey Park,NSW
Summary
Qualified and experienced, safety focused and delivery driven Signal Engineer with over 26 years’ experience across major rail infrastructure programs in Australia and New Zealand. Proven success in providing expert technical input, resolving complex signalling issues, and ensuring seamless integration across multidisciplinary project streams. Skilled in quality assurance and scope development. Committed to collaborative delivery, risk management, and contributing to the future of Australia’s rail network through safe, timely, and budget-conscious signalling works.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Weisback Signalling Consultancy
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered technical advice on signalling projects and assisted clients with tender delivery.
- Scoped works and identified construction risks, staging requirements and interface challenges.
- Reviewed contractor deliverables and authored necessary project documentation aligned with the Rail Infrastructure Managers’ standards.
- Supported operational readiness and handover planning for new and altered assets.
- Provided safety initiatives and project management documentation.
Engineer, Signalling Systems
Aurecon
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered detailed signalling designs for Sydney Trains, Sydney Metro and KiwiRail, ensuring compliance with the Rail Infrastructure Managers’ standards.
- Participated in constructability reviews, risk workshops and design change control processes.
- Represented Aurecon in client forums, encouraging collaboration and resources support.
Project Signal Engineer
John Holland
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversaw delivery of five concurrent signalling infrastructure projects with a combined budget exceeding $44M.
- Took part in Safety-in-Design workshops and constructability sessions, aligning outcomes with project goals.
- Liaised with design and construction contractors to ensure deliverables and quality assurance throughout the five projects’ design and construction phases.
- Took part in budget forecasting and procured all necessary signalling equipment for the five projects.
Signalling Officer
Queensland Rail
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted fault investigations and defect assessments across North Queensland corridors.
- Conducted detailed design to prevent repetitive faults and upgrades to redundant equipment.
- Authored fault reports and contributed to safety improvement initiatives.
- Took out asset condition reviews.
Signal Engineer
UTS Rail
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Delivered detailed signal designs for upgrades including level crossings and yard rationalisations.
- Authored commissioning, installation packages and inspection and test plans, ensuring operational readiness.
- Mentored apprentices and fostered a collaborative, safety-conscious team culture through the writing of Safe work Method Statements for projects.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Southern Cross University
01.2025
Certificate IV - Leadership and Management
UNE Partnerships
01.2023
Diploma - Project Management
TAFE NSW
01.2017
Graduate Diploma - Signalling and Telecommunications
CQU
01.2009
Electrical Trade Certification - undefined
TAFE NSW
01.2001
Skills
- Compliance with rail signalling standards
- Proficient in safety-integrated design
- Assessment of contractor proposals
- Safety leadership performance reporting
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Director
Weisback Signalling Consultancy
11.2024 - Current
Engineer, Signalling Systems
Aurecon
01.2022 - 01.2024
Project Signal Engineer
John Holland
01.2020 - 01.2022
Signalling Officer
Queensland Rail
01.2016 - 01.2019
Signal Engineer
UTS Rail
01.2010 - 01.2015
Certificate IV - Leadership and Management
UNE Partnerships
Diploma - Project Management
TAFE NSW
Graduate Diploma - Signalling and Telecommunications
CQU
Electrical Trade Certification - undefined
TAFE NSW
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Southern Cross University
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