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399937 Railway Network Controller

Oversees the safe operation of a railway network using a computerised train control signalling system.

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3999 Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 3

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Role overview

Oversees the safe operation of a railway network using a computerised train control signalling system.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
3
Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Minor group
399 Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3999 Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers

Tasks

  • 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

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

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Compare OSCA 399937 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code399937 Railway Network Controller399931 Boat Builder and Repairer399932 Diver
Official role definitionOversees the safe operation of a railway network using a computerised train control signalling system.Builds, repairs and modifies boats.Swims underwater to undertake tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction.
Skill levelSkill Level 3Skill Level 3Skill Level 3
Key tasks
  • 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
  • Reads, analyses and interprets technical drawings and plans for boat construction
  • Builds and repairs boats using various materials such as wood, fibreglass, carbon fibre, metal, glass, reinforced plastic and Kevlar
  • Modifies boat designs and structures to meet customer requirements
  • Installs and fits out boat interiors including cabinetry, fixtures and fittings
  • Plans and prepares for diving operations, including assessing risks and determining appropriate equipment and techniques
  • Inspects and maintains diving equipment
  • Enters water and swims underwater to perform tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction
  • Uses tools and equipment underwater to complete tasks

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Official source

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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