At Sydney Trains our vision is to keep Sydney moving by putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. We work at the heart of local communities and integrate cutting edge technology to deliver efficient rail services which exceed expectations and support a rapidly growing economy.

• RECRUITMENT & TALENT POOL
• Several permanent full time positions available across Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle
• Join a team committed to putting Safety first
• AVP 4.1 – 4.3 ($1,473.95 p/w - $84,097 P/A ) plus superannuation, allowances and overtime.

About us

At Sydney Trains our vision is to keep Sydney moving by putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. We work at the heart of local communities and integrate cutting edge technology to deliver efficient rail services which exceed expectations and support a rapidly growing economy.

About Network Maintenance

Network Maintenance is one of seven divisions within the Engineering and Maintenance directorate. Our work is vital to keeping Sydney moving as we deliver routine maintenance on the railway civil, signal, electrical and control system assets on the metropolitan passenger network; and co-ordinate infrastructure incident response.

Our passionate and dedicated Maintenance team looks after safety inspections, routine asset maintenance, incident response and defect removal across our large and complex railway network. With major investments into cutting-edge technology and network improvements, we are constantly working hard to deliver safer, more efficient journeys for the people of NSW- and we’re excited for what the future has in store.

The opportunity

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for an opportunity to get involved in substation maintenance across the rail network that keeps Sydney moving? Want learn new skills, gain qualifications and progress your career as part of a friendly and supportive team? If the answer is yes, then we here at Sydney Trains currently have a rare opportunity for you within our Network Maintenance team!

You will be required to work roster patterns which may include weekends, overtime, rotating shifts, night shifts or similar on an as needs basis.

What you will be involved in

The Infrastructure Worker Substation LV is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Substation High and Low voltage distribution infrastructure, carry out regular routing maintenance, inspections and corrective works in accordance with Technical Maintenance Plans, Standard Operating Instructions and Infrastructure Engineering Standards.

About you

We are looking for skilled tradespeople from all walks of life who hold a Cert 3 or above in Electrical Distribution and a licence to practice, along with experience working in a construction or maintenance environment. In addition, you’ll need to hold a full drivers licence and feel at home driving a 4WD or Ute. The successful candidate for this role will also have a sound knowledge of Substations and Electrical distribution Network and Assets plus a level of written and verbal communication skills.

Please Note: All successful applicants will be required to pass a Category 1 Medical and a Criminal History Check and hold a current Class C Drivers Licence.

Want to know more?

Please click here to view a copy of the position description.

Interested?

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you! We’ll provide you with everything you need including training before you start and regularly on the job. You’ll join an awesome team and take pride in doing work that impacts over 360 million customer journeys every year.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Great people come from all walks of life. At Sydney Trains, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent team at rail.talent@transport.nsw.gov.au

Salary and benefits

• AVP 4.1 – 4.3 ($1,473.95 p/w - $84,097 P/A ) plus superannuation, allowances and overtime.

Sydney Trains offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance. Other benefits include:

• Free travel on Government trains, buses and ferries
• Applicable Shift Allowances and Penalty Rates

How to apply

To apply for this career making opportunity, please submit your resume and complete the pre-screening questions included within the online application.

Need help?

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.

For any enquiries, please contact Angelina Abraham and Jacqui Agyei via Angelina.abraham@transport.nsw.gov.au and Jacqui.agyei@transport.nsw.gov.au and quote 9175.

Application close: 11:59PM on Sunday 14th March 2021.

For permanent positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For most Temporary jobs, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. To be considered for these roles you must be 18 years of age. Applicants will need to complete merit based selection activities and will be subject to satisfactory medical, drug & alcohol and criminal record checks as part of the selection process. Please note that an eligibility list may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled using this eligibility list (where the vacancy is within 60 minutes travelling time). Transport for NSW is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.